Non-sparking diagonal cutting pliers trim wire and zip ties, shear through thin screws and nails, and nip and strip wire jackets when working in areas where combustible dust or flammable liquids, gas, or vapors are present. They contain no ferrous metals, so they resist creating sparks and reduce the risk of ignition in hazardous locations. Also known as wire cutters, their blade-like cutting edges are offset from the handles to cut closely against surfaces. They concentrate leverage in their short jaws to maximize cutting force.