The 8314 160tl diagonal side cutters manufactured to din iso 5749 in drop forged tempered steel oil hardened and annealed the cutting edges are induction hardened to 63 65hrc giving a cutting capacity in medium hard wire of 1 6mm and then precision ground the slender head makes these side cutters ideal for use in confined spaces the 2 component handle protectors are designed for maximum ergonomic grip the heads have a clear varnish finish the overall length of the pliers is 160mm