The cord is a little bit of a pain, but the tool works so well It's worth it. We use if for tearing out concrete with rebar. I'll nip a piece here and there, makes it much easier for the excavator operator. It's also extremely handy for positioning rebar as well. This tool has already lasted two years. I really didn't think it would last that long, for the price. If it quits tomorrow, I'll buy another one. Extremely handy!