The 170LX is a 144.46mm Platoshear Ergonomic Cutter with carefully crafted precision cutting blades combine seamlessly with curved, palm shaped, handles to deliver effortless lead cutting and user comfort. The 170LX is a remarkable advancement in cutter design. Plato shear has a thin profile designed for those hard-to-reach areas in electronic assembly. Assemblers love the effortless shearing action, comfort, lightweight and safety for electronics lead and wire cutting. Plato shear use the shear cutting method, which requires 50% less operator 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.