These are made to hold up to everyday constant use in applications such as electrical harness assembly, jewelry making, data networking, zip-tie trimming, letter boards, hobbies and crafts, & more! These leave a nice clean cut with minimum force. Suitable on stranded or solid copper, string, plastics, zip ties, beading wire, flat cable, rubber and other non-steel materials. Designed to cut up to 18 AWG wire. Note, do not use these on steel products. This small ergonomic flush cutter fits perfectly into any hand, large or small, while still providing the right leverage for an easy cut. The spring-back design keeps your hand from growing tired. Stop struggling with cheap cutting pliers that hurt to use! Cut zip-ties are sharp and dangerous unless they are cut smooth and flush to the zip-tie head. The diagonal blade on our flush cutters makes this measure of safety easy and quick. These flush cutters are 5.3" in overall length, and come with low-profile, soft rubber grips. This thin design makes it ideal for cutting in small or tight spaces.