Features compound leverage action for more cutting power with less effort and hot drop-forged blades that provide unmatched edge life and strength. Full 3″ cut. Forged blades cut all the way to the tip, even on hard-to-cut materials, such as sheet metal or heavy gauge plastic. Long blades to make long straight cuts more easily. Nominal length 11-1/2″. Cut length 3″. Cutting capacity 20 gauge in cold rolled steel and 24 gauge in stainless steel.