Good lever action for easy cutting Induction-hardened precision cutting edges, hardness 62 - 64 HRC For flat and round material To cut all wire types including piano wire, 1.6 mm GEDORE special hardened and tempered steel, chrome-plated Handles with VDE insulating sleeves up to 1000 V, acc. to EN 60900/IEC 60900 JC = chrome-plated, 2-component handles Serrated gripping faces Inserted joint * Crowned surfaces/handles - i.e. which are hardly rounded - prevent unfavourable, punctual peak forces. As a result, the force is evenly spread across your hand. legs VDE insulated up to 1000 V, according to EN 60900/IEC 60900, 2-component handle protection sleeves GEDORE special hardened and tempered steel, drop-forged, oil-hardened and annealed, chrome-plated