Look at these Craftsman cobras on ebay, made by knipex. I wonder if they took the black rubber grip off, or if it was sold that way, maybe a long time ago.
http://cgi.ebay.com/10-Knipex-Plier...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00945430000P
http://cgi.ebay.com/10-Knipex-Plier...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00945430000P

