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One-Handed Strapping Cutters


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E	Style F

Keep one hand free while cutting and trimming strapping.

Style A—Style A have a spring that opens the jaws when you release the handles to reduce hand fatigue.

Style D—Styles D hold both ends of properly tightened strapping until tension is released, which reduces the chance of injury from sharp flying strap ends.

Style E—Styles E hold both ends of properly tightened strapping until tension is released, which reduces the chance of injury from sharp flying strap ends. They also have rubber compression pads for greater control of tight straps.

	For Strapping			Material
Style	Max. Wd.	Max. Thk.	Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Jaw	Opening Style	For Cutting	For Use On		Each
A	3/4"	0.023"	9"	Steel	—	Steel	Spring Action	Strapping	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene, Stainless Steel	2508A11	000000
B	1 1/4"	0.031"	12 1/2"	Steel	—	Steel	Manual	Strapping	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene, Stainless Steel	35785A65	00000
C	1 1/4"	0.050"	12"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Manual	Strapping	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene	3675A11	000000
D	1 1/4"	0.039"	10 1/4"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Manual	Strapping	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene	2516A21	000000
E	1 1/4"	0.035"	12"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Manual	Strapping	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene	35775A11	000000
F	1 1/4"	0.035"	9"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Manual	Strapping	Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene	3675A101	00000

Two-Handed Strapping Cutters


Style A	Style B	Style C

Two-handed strap cutters give you more leverage than one-handed strap cutters. To maximize leverage, choose a longer cutter.

Style A—Style A have an offset lower handle, which makes it easy to cut heavy steel strapping and prevents bruised knuckles.

Style B—Styles B hold both ends of properly-tightened strapping until tension is released. This reduces your chances of injury from sharp flying strap ends.

Style C—Styles C hold both ends of properly-tightened strapping until tension is released. This reduces your chances of injury from sharp flying strap ends. They have rubber compression pads to help you control tight straps and are made in the U.S. for superior quality.

	For Strapping			Material
Style	Max. Wd.	Max. Thk.	Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Jaw	Opening Style	For Cutting	For Use On		Each
A	2"	0.050"	24 1/2"	Steel	Rubber	Steel	Manual	Strapping, Tie Wire	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene, Stainless Steel	3544A1	0000000
B	2"	0.047"	18"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Spring Assisted	Strapping, Tie Wire	Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene, Stainless Steel	3544A121	000000
C	1 1/4"	0.050"	24 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Manual	Strapping, Tie Wire	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene	35775A12	000000

Strapping Breakers


Style A	Style B

Slip strapping into the slot and rotate the handle to snap the strap.

	For Strapping			Material
Style	Max. Wd.	Max. Thk.	Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Jaw	Opening Style	For Use On		Each
A	2"	0.040"	12"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Manual	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic	2025T14	000000
B	2"	0.050"	18"	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Manual	High-Carbon Steel, Low-Carbon Steel, Polyester Plastic, Polypropylene	1920T86	00000

Metal Strip Cutters

Originally designed to cut rings off of fingers, these cutters slice through thin metal without damaging nearby surfaces. Slide the blade guard under the material you’re cutting, then turn the cutting wheel while squeezing the handles.

	Cutters										Replacement Cutter Wheels
	Overall Lg.	For Max. Thk.	Cutting Wheel Dia.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style	Includes		Each		Each
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin



		5"	1/8"	3/4"	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Rubber	Manual	Blade Guard	7404N11	000000	7404N12	000000

Compact High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips


Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Left Curves

Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Snip tighter curves in smaller spaces than standard high-force snips. These snips have a compact head and short handles, so you can slice through metal with one hand. Also known as aviation snips, they have a double hinge that delivers more cutting force per squeeze than regular sheet metal-cutting snips. However, their short handles give you less leverage than full-sized high-force snips.

Latch Lock—For safety, snips have a latch that locks the blades together when not in use.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				7 3/16"	1 1/8"	3/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Black/Red	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force	7362N11	000000


				Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves







								For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

								7 3/16"	1"	3/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Black/Red	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force	7362N12	00000


								Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves







												For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

												7 3/16"	1"	3/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Black/Red	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force	7362N13	00000

Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

These snips have two blades that cut a _1/8" wide strip—peel it back for smooth edges with little distortion. Also known as aviation snips, these snips have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.

Spring-Assisted Open—A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.

Latch Lock—A locking latch holds jaws together when the snips are not in use.

	For Max. Steel Thk.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







	For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, and Tin

	10"	1 3/8"	1/8"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Yellow	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force	3908A11	000000

High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles


Style A	Style B


Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Left Curves

Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Keep your hands clear of the material being cut with the offset handles on these snips. Also known as aviation snips, they have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the snips are not in use.

Style B—Style B snips are easy to use with one hand since the handles don’t open wide. This makes them comfortable to grip. You can lock and unlock them with either hand.

Serrated Edge—Serrated blades grip material to prevent slipping.

				For Max. Thk.
	Style	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Titanium	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				A	9 5/8"	1 1/2"	3/64"	1/64"	—	Steel	Steel	Yellow	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3558A13	000000


				Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves







								For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, and Titanium

								A	9 3/4"	1 1/4"	1/32"	1/32"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3558A103	00000


								B	9 1/8"	1 1/4"	3/64"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Black/Red	Rubber	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force	3558A101	00000




										For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

										A	9 1/4"	1 1/4"	3/64"	—	—	Steel	Steel	Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3558A12	00000


										Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves







														For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, and Titanium

														A	9 3/4"	1 1/4"	1/32"	1/32"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3558A104	00000


														B	9 1/8"	1 1/4"	3/64"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Black/Red	Rubber	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force	3558A102	00000




																For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

																A	9 1/4"	1 1/4"	3/64"	—	—	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3558A11	00000




																		For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, and Tin

																		A	11"	2 3/8"	3/64"	—	—	Steel	Steel	Black	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	6770A13	00000

High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Left Curves	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. These snips are also known as aviation snips.

Spring-Assisted Open—A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.

Serrated Edge—Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.

Latch Lock—A locking latch holds jaws together when the snips are not in use.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Titanium	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, and Titanium

				10"	1 3/4"	1/64"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Black/Yellow	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A105	000000




						For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

						11 1/2"	3"	1/32"	1/64"	—	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	7102A15	00000




								For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

								9 1/4"	7/8"	1/16"	—	—	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A11	00000


								9 3/4"	1 1/2"	3/64"	—	—	Steel	Steel	Yellow	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3585A12	00000




										For Use On Aluminum, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

										9 1/4"	1"	3/64"	3/64"	—	Steel	Steel	Black/Orange	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A101	00000


										10"	1 1/2"	3/64"	1/64"	—	Steel	Steel	Black/Yellow	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A102	00000


										Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves







														For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, and Titanium

														10"	1 1/4"	3/64"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Green	Rubber	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A106	00000




																For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

																9 3/4"	1 3/8"	3/64"	—	—	Steel	Steel	Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3585A14	00000




																		For Use On Aluminum, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

																		10"	1 1/2"	3/64"	1/64"	—	Steel	Steel	Black/Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A103	00000


Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves







																		For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, and Titanium

																		10"	1 1/4"	3/64"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Red	Rubber	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A107	00000




																		For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

																		9 3/4"	1 3/8"	3/64"	—	—	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3585A13	00000




																		For Use On Aluminum, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

																		10"	1 1/2"	3/64"	1/64"	—	Steel	Steel	Black/Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3832A104	00000

Thick-Gauge Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Also known as bulldog snips, these have long handles and short blades for cutting through thick sheet metal with less effort than standard sheet metal-cutting snips.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specs. Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				16"	2 1/2"	1/16"	3/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	3902A9	000000

Compact Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Sized and shaped like pliers, these sheet metal-cutting snips are small enough to fit in your tool belt.

For 1/32" Maximum Steel Thickness—Use them to snip steel up to _1/32" thick (22 gauge).

For 3/64" Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness—Use them to snip stainless steel up to _3/64" thick (24 gauge).

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Opening Style		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				7 1/8"	1 7/16"	1/32"	3/64"	Steel	Steel	Gray	Manual	3729A65	000000

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Handles are angled to keep your hand away from the material as you cut straight lines and curves. The blades are heat treated then sharpened for increased performance and durability. These snips are also known as tinners' snips.

	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







	For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

	10"	2"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Black, Orange	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	38805A75	000000

Easy-Cut Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Replaceable Blades

The unique shape of these snips gives you 40% more power per cut than standard sheet metal-cutting snips. When blades get dull, loosen a few screws to replace them. These snips are also known as tinners’ snips.

Stainless Steel Blade—The blades are stainless steel to resist corrosion, so you can use these snips outdoors.

Spring-Assisted Open—To help you make quick cuts, a spring opens the jaws when you release the handles.

	Snips													Replacement Blades
			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Performance		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				13"	3 3/8"	1/32"	1/64"	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Black/Orange	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Easy Cut	7391N11	000000	2	7391N12	000000

Long-Life High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Left Curves

Blades are high-speed steel so they stay sharp longer than steel blades, and they can be sharpened. Also known as aviation snips, these snips have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the snips are not in use. Handles are offset to keep your hand away from the material being cut.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				10 1/4"	1 5/16"	3/64"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Black	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force, Long Life	3545A42	0000000


				Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves







								For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

								10 1/4"	1 5/16"	3/64"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Black	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	High Force, Long Life	3545A41	000000

Nonsparking Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Use these snips for straight cuts. They're also known as tinners' snips. They help meet OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene due to the possible risk of explosion.

Aluminum Bronze Blade—Blade is made of aluminum bronze.

Aluminum Bronze Handle—Handle is made of aluminum bronze.

FM Approved—Handle and blade are FM approved.

Nonsparking—The handle and blade on these snips inhibit sparking.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Certification	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				8"	2"	1/32"	1/32"	Aluminum Bronze	Aluminum Bronze	Manual	Straight × Straight	FM Approved	Nonsparking	6514A21	0000000


				12"	3"	1/32"	1/32"	Aluminum Bronze	Aluminum Bronze	Manual	Straight × Straight	FM Approved	Nonsparking	6514A25	000000

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Replaceable Blades


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Replace blades as they wear. These snips are also known as tinners' snips.

	Snips												Replacement Blade Kits
			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specs. Met		Each		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				13"	3 1/2"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Magnesium	Gray	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	3902A2	000000	3902A3	000000

Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Safety Guard


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Prevent waste from flying up as you work. A double blade makes two cuts, creating a _7/64" wide strip that peels back leaving little distortion and smooth edges. Also known as aviation snips, these snips have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.

Spring-Assisted Open—A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.

Serrated Edge—The serrated blade edge prevents slipping.

Latch Lock—A locking latch holds jaws together when the snips are not in use.

	Snips																	Replacement Blades
				For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Cut Wd.	Steel	Aluminum	Brass	Copper	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type	Performance		Each		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

				11"	1/4"	7/64"	3/64"	1/16"	1/16"	1/16"	Steel	Plastic	Black/Orange	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Serrated	Latch	High Force	3793A4	000000	3793A11	000000

Tight-Space High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles

Cutting

Pattern -

Straight,

Right

Curves

Cutting

Pattern -

Straight,

Left

Curves

The handles are angled 90° from the blade so you can cut material from directly above in tight spaces. Also known as aviation snips, these snips have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.

Spring-Assisted Open—A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.

Serrated Edge—Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.

Latch Lock—A locking latch holds jaws together when the snips are not in use.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				8 3/4"	1 1/4"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force, Tight Space	4249A22	000000


				Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves







								For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

								8 3/4"	1 1/4"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	High Force, Tight Space	4249A21	00000

High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snip Sets

Style A

Style B

Cutting

Pattern -

Straight,

Right

Curves

Cutting

Pattern -

Straight,

Left

Curves

Cutting

Pattern -

Straight,

Right

Curves,

Left

Curves

Make straight and curved cuts in sheet metal—these sets come with three tools for different cutting patterns. Also called aviation snips, they have a double hinge, so they cut with more force and require less effort to squeeze the handles than standard sheet metal-cutting snips. Their hardened blades slice through metal as hard as steel.

All snips in these sets make straight cuts. Snips designed for either right or left cuts make tighter curves than cutters designed to do both right and left cuts.

Style A—Style A have straight handles. 7 _3/16" long snips are about the size of traditional pliers, so you can grip them with one hand and fit them in tight spaces. They cut sharper curves than longer snips. However, they give you less leverage, meaning you need more effort to squeeze the handles.

Style B—Style B have offset handles, so your hands won’t get in the way of material while making long cuts or cutting tight curves.

Spring-Assisted Open—Spring-assisted snips open automatically when you release the handles for quick cutting.

Serrated Edge—Snips with serrated blades grip the edge of material to prevent slipping while cutting.

Latch Lock—For safety, snips have a latch that locks the blades closed when not in use.

					For Max. Thk.
	Style	No. of Pieces	Includes	Opening Style	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Edge	Lock Type		Each
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin



		A	3	7 3/16" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1" Cut Lg. (Straight, Right Curve Cutting Pattern) 7 3/16" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1" Cut Lg. (Straight, Left Curve Cutting Pattern) 7 3/16" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1 1/8" Cut Lg. (Straight, Right Curve, Left Curve Cutting Pattern)	Manual	3/64"	1/64"	Straight × Straight	Latch	7396N11	000000


		A	3	10" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1 1/4" Cut Lg. (Straight, Right Curve Cutting Pattern) 10" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1 1/4" Cut Lg. (Straight, Left Curve Cutting Pattern) 10" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1 3/8" Cut Lg. (Straight, Right Curve, Left Curve Cutting Pattern)	Spring Assisted	3/64"	1/64"	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	7396N13	00000
		B	3	9 3/4" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1 1/4" Cut Lg. (Straight, Right Curve Cutting Pattern) 9 3/4" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1 1/4" Cut Lg. (Straight, Left Curve Cutting Pattern) 9 3/4" Lg. Sheet Metal Cutter with 1 1/4" Cut Lg. (Straight, Right Curve, Left Curve Cutting Pattern)	Spring Assisted	3/64"	1/64"	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	7396N12	00000

Tight-Space Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips


	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Blades are tapered to give you more control when cutting straight lines, tight curves, and circles. These snips are also known as duckbill snips.

Serrated Edge—Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specs. Met	Performance		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				7"	1 3/4"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Serrated × Serrated	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	Tight Space	3896A1	000000


				10"	2 1/2"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Serrated × Serrated	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	Tight Space	3896A3	00000
				12"	3"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Serrated × Serrated	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	Tight Space	3896A2	00000

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Replaceable Blades and Offset Handles

Cutting

Pattern -

Straight,

Right

Curves

Cutting

Pattern -

Straight,

Left

Curves

Loosen a few screws to swap dull blades with new ones (sold separately). These snips have offset handles to keep your hands clear of the metal being cut. Also known as tinners’ snips.

	Snips										Replacement Blade Kits
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	For Max. Steel Thk.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Opening Style	Blade Edge		Each		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

				13"	2 3/4"	1/64"	Steel	Magnesium	Gray	Manual	Straight × Straight	7440N11	000000	7440N13	000000


				Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves







								For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin

								13"	2 3/4"	1/64"	Steel	Magnesium	Gray	Manual	Straight × Straight	7440N12	00000	7440N14	00000

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips


	Cutting Pattern - Straight	Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves

Also known as tinners' snips, these snips make straight cuts and curves. Blades are heat treated then sharpened for increased performance and durability.

Spring-Assisted Open—Snips with spring-assisted jaws open automatically for quick cutting.

			For Max. Thk.
	Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specs. Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves







				For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

				8"	1 3/4"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	3902A1	000000


				10"	2 1/2"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	3902A4	00000
				12"	3"	1/32"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	3902A6	00000
				14"	3 7/8"	3/64"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291	3902A8	00000


				Cutting Pattern—Straight







								For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin

								8"	1 5/8"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.16M	3902A101	00000


								10"	2"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.16M	3902A102	00000