The 170SD is a 1mm ESD safe general-purpose Lead Cutter with permanently static dissipative plastic grips which meet DODSTD-1686 and MIL-B-81705, type-2. Plato shear has a thin profile designed for those hard to-reach areas in electronic assembly. Handles are cushioned for day long comfort and automatically spring back to their original position after each use. For use with copper wire.