It hits HRC 58-62 on the blade edge after that precision quenching—that's the difference between cleanly through 3mm hard wire and just mangling it.
We run them in chrome vanadium steel, so you're getting a box joint that stays tight and a polished chrome finish that sheds rust better than most. Bunch of buyers go with the 7-inch as their daily driver, but the 8-inch gives you more on thicker cable runs without much extra weight.
100 pieces is teh MOQ, packed in bulk cartons—usually 50 units or so per box—and we'll ship with a COA showing hardness test results for that batch. For electricla work or automotive stuff they're fine, but don't use these on hardened steel spring wire or anything over 3mm.
What you'll notice handling them is the dual-matrial handles aren't just for grip—they actually soak up vibration when you're multiple wires in a row. ISO 9001 compliance is standard (usually 2-4 weeks lead time if we're not in production), and the EN standerd mean the design's been tested for repeated use.
Also, the HS code is 8204110000 if that matters for your customs paperwork, though we've had some warehouses flag the weight difference between sizes—6-inch runs about 200g, 8-inch closer to 400g.
The MOQ is 100 pieces total, and yes, you can mix 6", 7", and 8" sizes within that order to hit the minimum.
Yes, we can supply ISO 9001 and EN standard compliance certificates with your shipment—just let us know when you place the order.
Typically 15–20 working days for a 100-piece order, but it can vary a bit depending on current production load and size mix.
We can do custom handle colors and add your logo, but that usually requires a slightly higher MOQ—talk to us about the specifics.
Keep them in a dry place, ideally with a light oil coating on the blades to prevent rust—the polished chrome finish helps, but storage conditions matter.