Made of forged alloy steel that is electronically induction hardened, durable and hand honed with cutting edge relief Hook bend handle to reduce slippage when gripping and pulling; jaws remain open with coil spring yet close with normal grip and red double dipped non-slip cushion grips Edge type and cut is standard, capacity is 11 AWG Nose 1-9/16L x 1-9/32W, maximum thickness 5/8, cutter length 13/16 Lgth In=9-1/4