VDE cable shears with bypass action for effortless cutting of copper and aluminium cables up to 15mm diameter. Suitable for single and multi-stand wire cables but not suitable for steel wire and hard-drawn copper conductors. Precision-ground, hardened blades for a professional finish to any job. With clean and smooth cutting without crushing and deformation of the desired material. Dual-component VDE certified handles feature a protective guard to prevent pinching of the hands.