Plato shears have a thin profile designed for those hard-to-reach areas in electronic assembly. Plato shears use the shear cutting method, which requires 50% less operator's effort and extends cutting life because they shear rather than pinch. Handles are cushioned for day long comfort and automatically spring back to their original position after each use. - Cuts round and flat cable, co-ax, nickel, Kovar and other wire with a clean shearing cut that reduces cable cut-end distortion. Lightweight design, only 2.5 oz (71g), significantly reduces operator fatigue.