The Knipex Tools XL CoBolt Bolt Cutters are 10" in length and are available with straight blades (No. 7101250) or with a notch (No. 7131250) to cut thicker materials. Features include a high transmission ratio that lowers the hand force needed, requiring 60 percent less effort compared to high-leverage diagonal cutters of the same size, according to the company. Other features include gripping jaws below the joint for gripping and pulling nails. Forged and oil-hardened from German chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, the tool has induction-hardened precision blades with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC.