This H.K. Porter® 18 in general purpose bolt cutter features lightweight fiberglass handles to help reduce arm fatigue on the jobsite where repeated elevated cuts are necessary. Its center-cut blades have slightly rounded cutting edges that are beveled on both sides, which broadens the variety of cutting applications for this tool. The unique toggle joint handles are capable of turning 50 lb. of hand pressure into 4000 lb of cutting force.

H.K. Porter® Bolt Cutter, General Purpose, Cutting Capacity: 3/8 in Soft/Medium Hard Materials, Forged Alloy Steel Cutting Edge, Center Cut Type, Forged Alloy Steel Jaw, Forged Alloy Steel Blade, 0013C Cutter Head Assembly Replaceable Jaws, Applicable Materials: Hard, Medium and Soft Materials, 18-1/4 in Overall Length, Rubberized Grip, Fiberglass Handle, No

• All purpose jaws with center-cut blades
• Cuts soft and medium materials up to 3/8 in THK and hard materials up to 1/4 in THK
• Cuts materials up to Brinell 455 or Rockwell C48 hardness
• Lock plate keeps jaws from loosening
• Toggle joints turn 50 lb hand pressure to 4000 lb of cutting pressure
• Screw type adjustment realigns edges
• Strong, lightweight fiberglass handles
• Never use any H.K. Porter® cutters on electrified circuits, wire or cable