Alloy tool steel, drop-forged jaws, precision ground and heat treated for maximum wear resistance and extra long cutting life Toggle joints turn 50 pounds of hand pressure at handle into 4,000 pounds of pressure at jaws for greater leverage One-half the weight of traditional bolt cutters for ease of handling and reduced operator fatigue Firm, wide grips for safety and comfort One-piece handles attached directly to the jaws Capacity gauges built into handles, eliminate guesswork and damage to jaws High-tech, precision cast, aircraft grade aluminum handles provide high strength at low weight 18-in, 5/16-in capacity