tungsten carbide jaws, 7″ (18.0 cm) Hercules-Type Extraction Forceps are heavy duty forceps made to remove a variety of things such as pins and wires in surgery. These forceps are crafted with tips made from tungsten carbide which is the hardest metal made for surgical instruments resulting in a supremely durable jaw for sustained cutting action. Additionally the handles of this instrument are plated in gold and it is available with 3.0 or 6.0 mm jaws making it the best fit for many different patient needs and surgeon preferences.