Good eye. I’ll bet it’s so you can maintain an advantageous angle on the handle. The one it’s on is for thicker plate. I would guess it can cut 1/4” steel. It looks like the governing factor is what will fit in the jaws.That's a beast! It appears to have two slots for the handle - anyone know why?
GsT
If the device is satisfactorily attached to the earth, it's capacity is governed by how wide the cutters will open and how long the pipe you put over the handle is.
I was thinking 1/4" also, but maybe not with that short handle.Good eye. I’ll bet it’s so you can maintain an advantageous angle on the handle. The one it’s on is for thicker plate. I would guess it can cut 1/4” steel. It looks like the governing factor is what will fit in the jaws.