Abstract: It is proposed to prevent deformation of the tips of outer side walls of insert fitting recesses provided at the distal end of a jaw, thereby improving durability of the jaw and preventing breakage of the bolts. Insert fitting recesses (22) are formed on both sides of a movable jaw (4) movable between open and closed positions relative to the fixed jaw (3) at its distal end. Shear inserts (23) are fitted in the respective insert fitting recesses (22) and fixed in position by tightening bolts (30) for shearing an object (A) to be cut in cooperation with shear blades (12, 15 and 16) mounted at the distal end of the fixed jaw (3).