Handles have heavy vinyl grips with flat grips ends for 90-degree cuts. All-purpose, center-cut jaws for soft, medium, and hard metals. Forged, alloy tool steel jaws are precision ground for sure, efficient cutting and long life. Lock plate reinforcement prevents jaw bolts from loosening or turning, keeps jaws in correct alignment. Cutting capacities for soft and medium materials is up to Brinell 300, Rockwell C31.