For powerful cutting of larger cross-sections as well as very hard materials; Two-hand operation for maximum cutting force; Straight cutting edges; 60 % less effort required compared to conventional high-leverage diagonal cutters; 40-fold increase of manual force due to special joint design; With gripping surface below the joint for gripping and pulling wires from Ø 1.0 mm; Induction-hardened precision blades: cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC; Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened