Exceptional cutting performance: 60% less effort compared to conventional high leverage diagonal cutters. Induction hardened cutting edges (approx. 64 HRC) for cutting soft, hard and piano wire. Cuts materials like bolts, nails, rivets, etc. up to 1/4" (6.0 mm) diameter. Exceptional cutting performance with minimum effort because of lever action design. Micro-structured cutting edges allow easy cutting of large cross-sections. Gripping surface below the joint for gripping and pulling wires with a diameter from 3/64". Straight blade. Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel; forged, multi stage oil-hardened.