Cuts curves, straight or any combination. Used for cutting screening, hardware cloth, shingles, tile gutters, downspouts, and carpeting. Non-slip serrated jaw of tough molybdenum steel holds material firmly and uniformly spreads cutting force across blade edge. Spring-action for fast, effortless feed. Non-slip, textured grips and safety latch for superior control. Designed for home craftsman. Cuts low carbon cold rolled steel.