The H.K.Porter Center Cut Bolt Cutters are general purpose cutters designed for soft, medium, and hard metals such as: bolts, rod, spring wire, alloy wire, stranded guy wire, and most hard steel up to Brinnell 4550/Rockwell C48. Center cut design provides the cutting edge in the middle of the blade with an equal bevel on each side. Center cut jaws are ideal when flush or end cuts are not required. Toggle joints turn 50 lbs.. hard pressure to 4000 lbs.. Available with fiberglass or steel handles.