The C7145X laser flush cutters are made from the highest grade AISI 52/100 carbon steel with tungsten carbide inserts. The bevel is 0.001" - 0.002". The extremely hard cutting edge (79-81 Rockwell "C") is excellent for cutting most types of medical and hard wires. LazerFlush™ cutting edge, extreme tip geometry for critical access to coils, stainless steel springs and our new LazerLok™ joint system.