5/16' Steel Cable CutterSimple construction, all parts protected against rust and salt water. Designed as an indispensable part of boat equipment. Specially suited for quick easy cutting of shrouds, stays, halyards, and other rigging of hi -tensile wire rope or cable up to 5/16' diameter. Inexpensive insurance for that rare time when a mast breaks. The C108 will cut virtually any material including steel rods up to 5/16' diameter and tempered steel spring wires up to 1/4' diameter.FeaturesReliable: unbreakable hardened handles made of forged aluminium with a lifetime guarantee / blades and fastenings in high-quality hardened steel, phosphate-treated, corrosion-resistant / parts subject to wear and tear can be replacedEfficient: force transmission system with cam device for easier cutting / clean, precise cut without crushing the cable thanks to the triangular cutting system / easy and durable cutting adjustmentErgonomic: lightweight handles / helpful lever effect / comfortable plastic coatingHigh-strength blades. Hardened and tempered knives for cutting the strongest of cablesTriangular cutting action. FELCO's innovative triangular cut allows you to progressively cut cable wires and at the same time avoid squashing of strands. Thanks to this feature, it is generally not necessary to tie the cable before the cut.Cam-assisted action. The cam-assisted action greatly reduces the effort required to cut through the cableForged aluminum handles. Lightweight, strong and sturdy thanks to special aluminum alloys and advanced precision forging methods.ApplicationsCables, wire-drawing millsRail transportForestry IndustrySprings industryFishingElectricity, telecommunicationsOil industryGondola lifts, cable cars, ski-lifts, life-linesWatersportsHarbour activitiesDIY, leisure, floral arrangementsCivil engineering, buildingsAdministration, police, customs.