Simple construction, all parts protected against rust and salt water. Designed as an indispensable part of boat equipment. Especially suited for quick and easy cutting of shrouds, stays, halyards, and other rigging of high-tensile wire rope or cable up to 5/16” diameter. Inexpensive insurance for that rare time when a mast breaks. The C-108 will cut virtually any material including steel rods up to 5/16” diameter and tempered steel spring wires up to ¼ ” diameter.