Cold-forged hardened CRV tool steel arms and precision-faced cutting jaws even the stiffest housing gets a perfect cut every time. The built-in crimper perfectly secures housing ferrules and cable end-caps and a closure latch keeps the jaws protected when not in use.Squarely cuts even the stiffest compression-less housingCold-forged and hardened CRV tool steel arms prevent flex for easier cutsCreates perfect cable cuts preventing fraying or damaged endsPrecision-faced cutting jaws stay sharp and prevent cable and housing distortionCrimping tool creates capped cables without risk of damaging endsClosure latch keeps tool closed when not in useOvermolded file tread handles promote comfort and control during challenging cuts