Induction-hardened precision cutting edges, hardness 63 - 65 HRC, For hard wire/piano wire - values see table, Max. cutting capacity Ø 1.8 - 2.0 mm, GEDORE special hardened and tempered steel, chrome-plated, Handles with VDE insulating sleeves up to 1000 V, acc. to EN 60900/IEC 60900, Copper wire: 1.2 mm/AWG 16