Snip tighter curves in smaller spaces than standard high-force cutters. These cutters 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 cutters. However, their short handles give you less leverage than full-sized high-force cutters. For safety, each cutter has a latch that locks the blades together when not in use.