Knipex Wire Rope Shears - Burnished Forged Steel Two Sizes. One Clean Cut. Cable work in the workshop demands a tool that cuts cleanly without fraying, fanning, or crushing the end you just made. These Wire Rope Shears deliver that on wire rope, Bowden cables, and stranded conductors, with two size options to match the job. The 7 1/2" model is forged from chrome vanadium steel with a bolted joint and two built-in crimping dies, so you can cut a cable to length and press the end ferrule or cap in the same tool. The compact 6 1/4" model uses ball bearing steel and a high-transmission box joint that punches well above its size, handling high-strength wire rope with 20% less effort than comparable cutters of the same length. Both wear a burnished finish and carry induction-hardened cutting edges that hold up to repeated hard use. This is the pair to reach for when the job calls for precise, clean cuts and a finished end. Features Two size options 7 1/2" (95 62 190) forged chrome vanadium steel for heavier cable work; 6 1/4" (95 62 160) ball bearing steel for compact, high-strength applications Induction-hardened cutting edges approx. 64 HRC on the 7 1/2" model and approx. 62 HRC on the 6 1/4" model for long-lasting sharpness under repeated use Built-in crimping dies (7 1/2" model) two dies crimp end caps on Bowden cable sheaths and ferrules on wire rope ends so you can cut and finish in one tool High-transmission box joint (6 1/4" model) cuts high-strength wire rope up to 5/32" and cable up to 3/16" with 20% less effort than cutters of the same length Burnished forged steel construction black-oxide burnished finish resists corrosion; bolted joint on 7 1/2" model is readjustable for zero-backlash blade guidance Internal opening spring with locking mechanism spring auto-opens the jaws after each cut; thumb lock secures the tool during transport on both models Multi-component handles ergonomic grip on both models; made in Germany from chrome vanadium or ball bearing steel | Knipex | Wire Rope Shears - Burnished Forged Steel 6 1/4"