Cable-gripping jaws quickly score jacket and insulation- and easily cut through copper inner conductor. Blades cleanly cut aluminum and copper coaxial cable without compression and frayed ends. Forged body with heat-treated and precision-ground steel blades- withstands frequent cutting. Hot-riveted design requires no adjustment while maintaining a smooth- precise operation. Compact- lightweight design fits perfectly in any professional's tool pouch. Handles are plastic-coated for maximum comfort and gripping power. When cutting drop wire with an inner steel conductor- we recommend Cat. No. D2000-28 diagonal-cutting pliers.