Excellent for zip ties, beading wire, trimming circuit boards, jewelry making, model kit, Ethernet cable preparation, electronics work, and any that requires a flush cut Sharp and Strong: Flush Cutter with improved blades design snips wire up to 16 AWG. 5mm thick heat-treated carbon steel blades for durability and strength Non-slip Hand Grips: Flush cutter with non-slip hand grips with curved fore-edge provide comfort and control