For heavy continuous use, 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, drop-forged, oil-hardened and annealed, JC = chrome-plated, 2-component handles, TL = steel-grey, with blue dipped non-slip handles, ESD = electrostatic discharge protection, Gripping surface with file-cut for a particularly effective hold, Roughly toothed gripping surfaces for securely holding screws, pipes etc.