Improved cutting performance. Micro-structured cutting edge allows easy cutting of large cross-sections. With gripping surface below the joint for gripping and pulling wires with a diameter as from 1.0 mm. With precision cutting edges for soft, hard and piano wire. Cuts bolts, nails, rivets, etc. up to 5.2 mm dia.. Efficient joint design ensures exceptional cutting performance with little effort. Cutting edges additionally induction hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC. Forged. Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened