Swanstrom Tools' medical-grade cutters are ideal for all hard wire cutting applications. These superior quality tools are forged from high chromium, high carbon alloy steel, and hardened using a unique proprietary heat treating process for maximum strength and durability. The M-Series cutters ensure precise, consistent cuts through a variety of challenging materials, e.g., piano wire, tungsten, gold, platinum, Vectran®, most stainless including MP35N-V, PTFE-coated materials—even Nitinol.