Larger cutters use aluminum or aluminum‑alloy frames designed for leverage; handheld tools and cutting parts use metal or stainless steel constructions.

They are shown for tile work (ceramic, porcelain); cutting plastic pipes and rubber hoses (PVC, CPVC, PP‑R, PEX, PE); fabric and heavyweight paper/photos; trimming documents (up to 10 sheets); bread slicing and general kitchen prep; and hair styling for all hair types.