A hand operated cutting tool includes a first cutting member； a first handle including a second cutting member, wherein the second cutting member is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a first set of projections； and a second handle including a lever, wherein the lever is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a second set of projections. The first and second handles are movable between a full open position and a full closed position, wherein during a first region of travel proximate the full open position the first and second set of projections are disengaged, and during a second region of travel proximate the full closed position the first and second set of projections are at least partly engaged.
