Description of Amazon Basics 8-Inch Angled Head High Leverage Diagonal Cutters: A Must-Have Tool for Precision Cuts
8-inch diagonal cutters with angled head for easily accessing tight spaces; short jaws and beveled cutting edges for precise results. High-leverage design (rivet positioned closer to the cutting edge) provides more cutting power with less effort. Crafted from premium chrome vanadium forged steel for reliable strength and long-lasting performance; induction-hardened cutting edges. Hot-riveted joint for smooth motion and a wobble-free handle; plastic-dipped handles provide a secure, comfortable grip. Backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty
Good quality for the money. The connection is a bit stiff, but will likely loosen with use. So far I haven't cut anything too thick, but so far it cuts easily and cleanly. Jaws well aligned.
I needed wire cutters in my boat to cut hooks, lines and other things. The hooks were the main problem. Cheaper wire cutters tend to deform their blades when cutting large (2/0 to 6/0) hooks. They hold well, are comfortable to hold and the long handles offer plenty of leverage.
I've been using them as an alarm technician for less than a year. I mainly deal with 16-22 gauge wire so they are not very thick. The cutting edges wore out much quicker than other cutters I've had in the past. I also had to constantly grease the hinges, otherwise they were quite stiff, which was annoying when I had to work with one hand on the stairs in the dark. My tip: you should spend twice as much to get ten times the quality and durability.