Features and Benefits High leverage design and separately induction hardened cutting edges (64 HRC) allow easy cutting of hard wire. Forged axel rivet provides longer tool life especially under heavy duty conditions. Forged from oil-hardened chrome vanadium electric steel for greater strength and lighter weight. Suitable for all types of wire including piano wire High cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum co-ordination of the cutting edge angle, transmission ratio and ergonomic handle shape Precision cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC The 250mm-long diagonal cutter is suitable for copper conductors up to 16 mm and aluminum conductors up to 35mm.