CUT HARD WIRE EASILY - Precision cutting edges suitable for hard or soft wire. Cutting capacity piano wire 1.6 mm diameter, hard wire 2.0 mm diameter, soft wire 3.0 mm diameter. MINIMAL EFFORT - Compound-lever design multiplies hand force by 18 times for less cutting effort. Ideal for repeated use by professionals. COMFORT - Soft plastic grips make this tool more comfortable to work with over long periods. BUILT TO LAST - Made in England, this tool has blackened steel jaws, induction hardened to HRC 64 for durability. Pressed steel handles have a rust-proof finish. TOOLBOX ESSENTIAL - Compact, high performance tool for professionals who cut wire for a living (dental technicians, jewellery makers, piano technicians, engineers, mechanics, electricians) and serious DIY-ers.