Good lever action for easy cutting. Induction-hardened precision cutting edges with a hardness of 62 - 64 HRC. Suitable for flat and round material. Capable of cutting all wire types, including piano wire up to 1.6 mm. Made from GEDORE special hardened and tempered steel, chrome-plated. Handles feature VDE insulating sleeves rated up to 1000 V, in accordance with EN 60900/IEC 60900. The handles are chrome-plated with a 2-component design and have serrated gripping faces. The inserted joint design helps distribute force evenly across the hand, preventing unfavorable peak forces. The VDE insulation is rated up to 1000 V, according to EN 60900/IEC 60900, with protective sleeves on the 2-component handles. Constructed from GEDORE special hardened and tempered steel, drop-forged, oil-hardened, and annealed, with a chrome-plated finish.