These Colour ID Side Cutters feature jaws which are angled and pointed so that they are nearly parallel to the handles which makes the cut to the side of the cutter.These Side Cutters have polished steel head, Double-leaf spring for smooth operation, and Lap Joint construction. They are 5' (12.5cm) long and have PVC handles that are yellow. These are standard wire cutters that are suitable for tigertail, headpins, eyepins and soft wire. They are NOT suitable for cutting memory wire, flex wire or steel wire.