Drop forged steel induction hardened cutting shears combined with heavy duty steel handles for efficient long term cutting performance. The specially profiled blades are designed for the clean cutting of a wide range of cables including: bowden cable: mild, hard and spring steel wire; barded wire; fencing wire; stranded wire; wire rope; throttle, clutch, brake and speedometer cables; Copper & Aluminium cables; round steel; steel rods etc. PVC coated handles for comfort and grip.