KNIPEXTEND comfort handles make it easy to identify your tools and utilize the KNIPEX TetheredTool System lanyards and adapters by simply adding KNIPEXTEND ColorCoded Clips and TetheredTool Clips (KNIPEXTEND accessories sold separately)Cable cutting made easy: innovative step cutting separates and cuts one by oneSmall, light, strong: comfortable cutting without crushing and just 6 1/4" in lengthThe cutting edge gradations cut wires one after the other making cutting 40% easier than with standard cable shears of the same lengthCuts multi-core stranded copper and aluminum cables, single and multi-stranded wire up to 1/0 AWGNot suitable for steel wire and hard drawn copper conductorsEasy cutting with one-hand operationAdjustable bolted joint provides precise and smooth cuttingPinch guard prevents operators' fingers being pinchedHANDLES HAVE RECENTLY UNDERGONE A REDESIGN, SO THE AVAILABILITY OF THE NEW DESIGNS AT DISTRIBUTORS WILL DEPEND ON THEIR CURRENT INVENTORY LEVELSHigh-grade special tool steel; forged, oil-hardenedInduction hardened cutting edges (approx. 56 HRC)