The Knipex Zinc Plated High Leverage Concreter's Nippers offer substantially higher cutting performance as well as a damping of the cutting stroke after cutting the binding wire, two valuable ergonomic advantages for the user. They can twist and cut wire in one operation, making them fast, reliable and nomical.Made from special tool steel oil-hardened and tempered. An extra-slim form makes them ideal for tying submerged positioned steel rods. They provide a particularly high cutting capacity with minimum effort due to their optimum transmission ratio. High damping of the cutting stroke after cutting the binding wire reduces strain on tendons and muscles.