Acc. to DIN ISO 5749 Good lever action for easy cutting Induction-hardened precision cutting edges, hardness 63 - 65 HRC For hard wire/piano wire - values see table Max. cutting capacity Ø 1.4 - 2.0 mm Gedore special hardened and tempered steel, drop-forged, oil-hardened and annealed JC = chrome-plated, 2-component handle protectors TL = clear varnished, with blue dipped non-slip handles