The Milwaukee Hand Tools VDE Heavy-Duty Diagonal Cutter for cutting hard and soft wires. With a fully forged, hardened and tempered head. Precision cutting edge for piano wire (D2 quality). With a grey titanium surface finish that is non-reflective and provides maximum corrosion resistance. Precision machined joint for maximum power transmission with optimum leverage for easy and effortless work. Fitted with ergonomic handles that have a soft grip for comfortable handling and a good grip. VDE (DIN EN/IEC 60900) certified: tested up to 10,000V and guaranteed to 1,000V. Tested against cold to -40⁰C.