Mainly used in the aero, defence and racing industries for wire locking fixings in safety critical applications. Useful for any wire mousing operation whether for shroud shackles or critical mooring gear. A strangely satisfying tool to use! Manufactured from chrome vanadium steel hardened, tempered with painted handles, chrome plated spiral screw assembly and polished faces. Maximum wire capacity: Twist 1.5 mm dia., cut 2.5 mm (stainless steel).