This item has made less than 40 cuts of 500 MCM (KCM) copper cable, is in used pristine condition. Not in original package. Designed to cut up to 2" diameter multi conductor cable, up to 500 MCM Copper single conductor, 750 MCM Aluminum single conductor, will cut Aluminum braided multi conductor cable. "NOT " for ASCR (Aluminum Clad Steel Reinforced) cable. It is not designed for cutting steel, of any sort. Length is 27 1/2". This is a professional cable cutting tool, valued over $ 400.00 new.