Note: Ratchet cable cutters heavy duty Not for cutting steel wires and ropes. Do not use to cut live wires. Features quick-release lever opens blade at anytime during operatio. Armoured cable cutter Made of high-grade special tool steel, The head is cut by a whole piece of steel plate with CNC, without edge collapse treated for durable use. Anti-slip rubber hand guard offers secure grip. Unique ratchet driving unit action holds cable tight and allows rapid - straight cuts with minimum effort. Hold-open spring design speeds cutting action. Ratchet cable cutters feature One-hand operation using ratchet principle, little hand force required due to very high transmission ratio, simple handling as a result of lightweight and compact body - can be used even in confined areas. Designed ratcheting cable cutters for cutting copper and aluminum single conductors as well as multiple stranded cables (400mm² Max), clean and smooth cut without crushing and deformation. Perfect ratchet cutters for those who need to cut large wires without the hassle.