McMaster-Carr logo
    Enter e-mail addresses in the fields below
    Message
    Cancel
    Comments
    E-mail address (if you would like a response)
    14 Products

    Compact High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Compact High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Compact High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Compact High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Left

    Curves

    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Compact High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    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"SteelSteelBlack/RedPlasticManualStraight × StraightLatchHigh Force7362N11000000
     
    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"SteelSteelBlack/RedPlasticManualStraight × StraightLatchHigh Force7362N1200000
     
    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"SteelSteelBlack/RedPlasticManualStraight × StraightLatchHigh Force7362N1300000
     

    Compact Blunt-Point Scissors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact Blunt-Point Scissors.
    Prevent snags and injury with the rounded points on these small scissors. The blades are plated for durability.
    Handle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Blade Material
    Material
    Type
    Opening
    Style
    Handedness
    Blade Tip
    Shape
    Blade Edge
    Each
    For Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    4 3/8"1 3/4"Chrome-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightManualRight, LeftBlunt PointStraight/Straight3887A1000000
     

    Compact Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Compact Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Compact Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    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"SteelSteelGrayManual3729A65000000
     

    Compact Fine-Point Scissors

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact Fine-Point Scissors, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact Fine-Point Scissors, Style D.

    Style A

    Style D

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Scissors. Compact Fine-Point Scissors, Style E.

    Style E

    These small scissors have narrow, sharp tips for fine cutting and trimming.
    Style E—Style E scissors maintain a sharp edge even when repeatedly sanitized or autoclaved. The blades have fine serrations to tightly grip material in delicate applications.
    Nickel Chrome-Plated Blade—Nickel chrome plating adds durability.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel blades resist corrosion.
    Nickel-Plated Handle—Nickel plating adds durability.
    Offset Handle—Offset handles keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.
    Handle
    Style
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Blade Material
    Material
    Type
    Relative
    Size
    Opening
    Style
    Handedness
    Blade Tip
    Shape
    Blade Edge
    Each
    For Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    A4 1/2"1"Nickel Chrome-Plated SteelNickel Chrome Plated Steel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointStraight/Straight3611A11000000
    D4 1/2"1"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleOffsetStandardManualRightFine PointStraight/Straight2870A410000
    E3 1/2"5/8"Uncoated Stainless SteelStainless Steel Handle
    StraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointSerrated/Serrated3611A14000000
    E4 1/2"3/4"Uncoated Stainless SteelStainless Steel Handle
    StraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointSerrated/Serrated3611A15000000
     

    Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of Product. Serrated Blade. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Offset Handle, 4 3/4" Overall Length.
    Image of Product. Straight Blade. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Offset Handle, 5" Overall Length.

    Serrated Blade

    Straight Blade

    Cut and strip wire in tight spaces with the compact tips on these scissors. The blades are nickel plated for durability, and they have rounded tips to prevent snags and injury. Handles are offset to keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.
    Serrated Edge—Serrated blade grips material to prevent slipping.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Blade Material
    Handle
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Handedness
    Blade Tip
    Shape
    Blade Edge
    Cutting Features
    Each
    For Metal
     
    Offset Handle
    4 3/4"1/2"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleManualRightBlunt PointSerrated/StraightWire-Cutting Notch2870A2100000
    5"1 1/2"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleManualRightBlunt PointStraight/StraightWire-Cutting Notch2870A310000
     

    Flush-Cut Compact Scissors

    Image of Product. Fine-Point Blade Tip. Front orientation. Fine Point. Flush-Cut Compact Scissors.
    Image of Product. Pointed-Blade Tip. Front orientation. Point. Flush-Cut Compact Scissors.
    Image of Attribute. Curved Blade. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Curved Edge.

    Fine-Point Blade Tip

    Pointed-Blade Tip

    Curved Blade

    Trim flush against a flat surface with the curved blades on these small scissors.
    Nickel-Plated Steel—Steel scissors have nickel-plated blades for durability.
    Fine Point—Fine-point blades have narrow, sharp tips for fine cutting and trimming.
    Handle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Blade Material
    Material
    Type
    Relative
    Size
    Opening
    Style
    Handedness
    Blade Tip
    Shape
    Blade Edge
    Each
    For Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    3 1/2"5/8"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointCurved/Curved3611A31000000
    4 1/8"5/8"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftPointCurved/Curved3892A200000
    4 3/8"7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointCurved/Curved3611A2100000
     
    back to top