The Duval Pad Cutter allows the farrier to easily cut leather, rubber and plastic hoof pads with the turn of the handle. The blades of the Duval Pad Cutter are tempered steel and make it easy to cut pads quickly, accurately, and with less effort and stress on your body. The pad cutter mounts using a bracket with pre-tapped holes. The bracket then fits into a hardy hole for easy access (7/8 & 1")