An all-around tool for the toughest demands Knipex high-leverage CoBolt cutters feature a lever action design that applies 20 times more hand force for superior cutting power with less effort. This mini bolt cutter can cut through more than you ever thought possible ? up to 1/4-inch diameter with ease. It s ideal for automotive or construction applications cutting cotter pins and nails repeated use in factory assembly lines cutting wire fencing in agricultural settings or even everyday tasks such as cutting floral wire or fish hooks. Forged from chrome vanadium electric steel these cutters are built to last. This lightweight cutter features precision-matched cutting edges for cutting soft or hard steel. It also features gripping jaws below the joint for gripping and pulling nails and wires.