tungsten carbide jaws, cuts up to 1/36″ (0.7 mm) diameter hard wire, 4-3/4″ (12.1 cm) Delicate Wire Cutter is a versatile instrument crafted for use in trimming and cutting lengths of wire. Procedures such as laminectomies require addition of wire to confer some stability to the vertebrae to prevent trauma as healing occurs. This particular cutter is specifically designed for use with delicate wires. It features tungsten carbide jaws and are capable of cutting hard wire up to a diameter of 0.7 mm.