63118 Bolt Cutter, Fiberglass Handle, 18-Inch

All-purpose, center-cut jaws for soft, medium, and hard metals. The red fiberglass handles have heavy vinyl grips with flat grips ends for 90-degree cuts. Forged, alloy tool steel jaws are precision ground for sure, efficient cutting and long life. Lockplate reinforcement prevents jaw bolts from loosening or turning, keeps jaws in correct alignment. 3-point toggle joint multiplies 50-pounds of hard pressure on handles to 4,000-pounds at cutting jaws. Cutting capacities for hard materials is up to Brinell 400, Rockwell C42. For more than 160 years, Klein Tools has manufactured premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools that deliver the performance, durability and precision needed to get the job done right. Our family of engineers, workers and craftsman continue to put six generations of expertise into every tool we create by using only the highest quality materials, superior workmanship, and keeping manufacturing as close to home as we can. Klein isn't just the name of our company, it's also our family name. And since we're an American company that's family-owned and family-run, you know you can count on us to be here tomorrow. Klein Tools doesn't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them every day ... Since 1857.