With forged on axle for heaviest duty.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. 64HRC.The 250mm long diagonal cutter is suitable for copper conductors up to 16mm2 and aluminium conductors up to 35mm2.Chrome vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened and tempered.With polished head and plastic coated handles.To go with inset image: Induction hardened precision blades also suitable for piano wire.