The Knipex 200mm High Leverage Diagonal Side Cutter is manufactured from chrome vanadium electric steel, oil hardened & tempered. It has smoothly ground heads with cutting edges that are separately induction hardened to 64HRC making it ideal for cutting piano & medium hard wires. The cutter has no conventional centre rivet but a forged-on pivot which gives extra leverage. Heavy duty moulded handles & slip guards for extra comfort & safety.