Cut through steel rods, bars, chain, and bolts with the STEELMAN 93908 18-Inch Folding Bolt Cutter with Ergonomic Handles. Designed to fold to 10.25-inches in length, nearly half their working size, for easy transportation and storage, these handy tools are manufactured from chromoly / chrome molybdenum steel with case hardened jaws for maximum strength and longest-lasting blade life and wear resistance possible. These durable bolt cutters are able to cut through metals up 5/16-inch thick that rate up to 42 HRC hardness, making them ideal for cutting reinforcing rod, wire mesh, concrete form ties and rebar, steel bar stock, and bolts. The patented folding design uses locking levers to keep the arms secure whether they are in an open or closed position. Wide, ergonomic handles allow greater mechanical advantage along with a rugged grip for confident, controlled cutting. These dependable cutters are finished with a rust and corrosion resistant black oxide protective coating. The cutting head incorporates eccentric bolts that are easy to adjust with any wrench and allow you to maintain precise blade alignment throughout the life of the tool.