Name that tool again??

I found this in my office from the previous owner. It says vise-grip 10 cr. But it has strange round holes for the grip. They appear to be broached. Any thought on its use. I was thinking maybe to hold copper pipe during soldering.View attachment 1715616904
10CR is the number of the plier itself. Many companies used Vice Grips and welded their own jaws onto them. I think Al is spot on with the hose crimp application.