I have been doing some electrical upgrades to my home lately and needed a pair of linesman pliers. I bought the Craftsman model and I'm very satisfied with them. The pliers have a quality feel and no slop at all at the joint. I've also used them for cutting various items that they may have not been designed for but they cut fine and the jaws have no sign of wear or dulling.
I purchased these pliers after buying cheaper lineman pliers. I could feel the diffrence between the cheaper pliers and the Craftsman pliers. These felt very soild, and sturdy. I had no problem with them sliping when using them. Very good tool. Well worth the price.