Serve to cut through iron plates, cables, bridge trusses, etc. they are constructed on the principle of shaped charges, but are not rotationally symmetrical; their shape is not of long channels.

The cutting depth of these charges depends to a considerable extent on the thickness and lining material of the angular or semi-circular groove. In addition, the optimum distance from the target must be determined in advance.

As in rotationally symmetrical hollow charges, a jet of highly accelerated gases and metal fragments is produced.