ISO 5746 Finish: Nickel and chrome plated, fine-polished Material: Vanadium-extra, handles are orange, transparent cellulose acetate "Open" joint, in which the distance from the joint centre to the cutting edges is reduced, results in greater leverage and increased cutting capacity Round shaped jaws give improved accessibility in confined spaces Edges specially designed to cut harder material such as piano wire and spring steel wire Gripping surfaces particularly suited for gripping round and flat material