Made from forged steel with a black-oxide finish for long life, Shear-type hook jaws grab and hold cable while shear-cutting action makes clean cuts, Beveled tips for positive mating, Hinge bolt with pin-set nut for proper blade tension, MCM Cable-Cutting Maximum Capacity: 350 Copper, 350 Aluminum. Overall Length: 16-3/4-Inch Weight: 3.0-P0-Pinch.