These side cutters with wire stripper are premium designed with a high leverage rivet, providing enhanced grip and cutting power with less effort. They are made from hardened and tempered drop forged chrome vanadium steel. The jaws have precision machined and induction hardened cutting edges enabling extra grip and accuracy. The head is finely ground and has a black oxide finish and electrophoretic plating for superior corrosion resistance. The ergonomic soft grip handles ensure a secure, comfortable grip, requiring less effort and reducing fatigue. The wire stripper is suitable for 8-16 AWG solid and 10-18 AWG stranded wire.