This hardened tool steel inserted shear distal end cutter can cut round, annealed, braided wires up to .025" and rectangular wire up to .022" x .028". It allows the doctor to cut the excess archwire coming out of the Molar buccal tube. Simultaneously, it will hold the cut piece of wire with its built-in safety holding design, preventing the wire from flying into the tissue. Measuring 43/4" in total length. The tips are inserted with hardened tool steel inserts to ensure long life on the cutting surface.