Designed for heavy-duty use with an ergonomic handle, these ES-1964DS Free Fall Electrician Scissors from Jonard Tools are made of chrome vanadium steel and reinforced with a special hardening process for greater durability and cutting performance. These scissors feature a free-fall hinge that engages the blades at the last third, reducing hand fatigue. One blade has a serrated edge that holds the wire in place for cleaner cuts, the blade is also notched to strip 18-20 AWG and 22-24 AWG wire with ease. The blades are nickel-plated for corrosion resistance.