The Platinum Tools 10517C 5" Scissor-Run Electrician's Scissors are a must have tool for the professional installer! They provide smooth cutting action, with a scissor-run design that is excellent for cutting Kevlar, foil, and all types of wire. The Platinum Tools 10517C Scissor-Run Electrician's Scissors cut solid wire up to 16 AWG and stranded up to 12 AWG. They will also strip 19 and 23 AWG wire. The Platinum Tools 10517C 5" Free-Fall Telecom Scissors-Snips offer a fully serrated bottom blade for non-slip cutting, scraper and file on backside of blades, and chrome plated inside blade for complete rust protection.