For cutting copper and aluminium single conductors as well as multiple stranded cablesnot suitable for steel wire and wire ropesprecision ground hardened bladesclean and smooth cut without crushing and deformationone hand operation using ratchet principlelittle handforce required due to very high transmission ratiotwo stage ratchet drive for easy cuttingsimple handling as a result of low weight and compact design can be used even in confined areaswith guardhigh grade special tool steel forge