Heavy duty multi-purpose shears with stainless steel blades, suitable for cutting cable, wire netting/gauze, hose, plastic, gaskets and leather. The shears feature spring loaded handles that are made from Polypropylene with TPR soft grips for comfort, together with an easy-to-use safety lock for single-handed operation. The blades are micro-serrated for extra grip, reducing slippage on the work piece.