Tips: Flush cutters are hand tools that can be used to cut a variety of different materials. Flush cutters are especially useful when cutting small wires for electrical purposes or for jewelry. To ensure the durability of the cutters, not for use on steel wire, do not use it to cut very hard or big gauges wires. Opening Spring: Steel return spring for comfort when repetitively cutting. Non-slip Hand Grips: Flush cutter with non-slip hand grips with curved fore-edge provide comfort and control. Sharp and Strong: Flush Cutter with improved blades design snips wire up to 16 AWG. 5mm thick heat-treated carbon steel blades for durability and strength. Precision Flush Cutter: Long-cutting jaws make more flush cuts and reach tighter places. Excellent for zip ties, beading wire, trimming circuit boards, jewelry making, model kit, Ethernet cable preparation, electronics work, and any that requires a flush cut.