For powerful cutting of larger cross-sections as well as very hard materials. Two-hand operation for maximum cutting force. straight blades 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 with a diameter as from 1.0 mm. Induction-hardened precision blades: cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC. Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened