Remove the handle rubbers and its conductive!
not the only problem with it, its also just kinda poor quality for cheap ass pliers
that looks like a close candidate
I would also recommend the Knipex. I have over a dozen of their pliers. They are some of the best that are out there.
properly bent diode leads for chirstmas.
I have TONs of high end pliers I bought over the years but oddly enough for bending thick leads, the cheap ass shit is the best. I have some hopes for the serrated knipex.
I really want the fat head for gripping big leads. I could chop it off I guess.
tooki linked the correct one, the one suggested by notsob is not from the ESD safe product line.
In the past I have modified some long nose pliers with a dremel (like) tool to create a custom profile on it's head.
I got the perfect tool, but its from like 1920. needs esd handles and a entire weekend of work though. I think the quality under neath the patina is better then the new amazon tool.
Also the cutter is totally shot, I wonder if you can replace that with something useful or just patch it with epoxy.
Anyone know ESD safe handle materials ?