20% less effort required compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same length Forged-on axle for heavy-duty work For very tough, continuous use High cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum coordination of the cutting edge angle and transmission ratio Precision cutting edges induction hardened (approx. 64 HRC) cut several types of wire including piano wire 10" length suitable for copper conductors up to 16 mm² and aluminum conductors up to 35 mm² 12˚ angle head for hand clearance when cutting Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel; forged, multi stage oil-hardened