Insulated Conductor Cutter For 1000 MCM A.A. / 500 MCM Cu, 35″. Three standard models offer choice of insulated long or short handles on cutters for soft wire and insulated long handles on cutters for ACSR. Chance orange Epoxiglas® handles have black rubber cushion grips. Shear-type blades cut without deforming cable. These heat treated tool-steel cutter heads are the same as those for Chance Ratchet Cable Cutters and may be interchanged in the field.