The handles of these ratcheting cutters increase cutting pressure and press the jaws through cables that are too thick for standard cable cutters. - Their curved, sickle-like blade opens to accept the cable and clamps down more forcefully with each pump of the handles. - They cut large-diameter copper and aluminum communication, electrical, and data cable. - They typically require two hands to operate. Cutting Action / Center Features / Blade Release Allows Blades To Be Opened Mid-Cut, Compact For Working In Tight Spaces, Simple One-Handed Operation, Single-Speed Ratchet Mechanism For Maximum Wire Thickness / 1 1/8 in (Communication Cable), 500 kcmil (Copper), 750 kcmil (Aluminum) For Wire/Cable Type / Electrical/Data Cable For Maximum Diameter Copper Electrical Cable / 500 kcmil For Maximum Diameter Aluminum Electric Cable / 750 kcmil For Maximum Diameter Data Cable / 1 1/4 in Grip Material / Rubber Handle Color / White Handle Material / Steel Includes Cushioned Grip / Yes Material Application / Aluminum, Communication Cable, Copper Overall Length / 10 1/2 in Ratcheting Jaw / Yes Weight / 1.4 lb