High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters
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Curves, Left Curves
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Curves
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- Straight,
Left Curves
A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. These cutters are also known as aviation snips. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the cutter is not in use. Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.
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Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Steel | Stainless Steel | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Grip Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Lock Type | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
11 1/2" | 3" | 1/32" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
9 1/4" | 7/8" | 1/16" | __ | Steel | Steel | Red | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
9 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 3/64" | __ | Steel | Steel | Yellow | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
9 3/4" | 1 3/8" | 3/64" | __ | Steel | Steel | Green | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
9 3/4" | 1 3/8" | 3/64" | __ | Steel | Steel | Red | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles
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Curves, Left Curves
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- Straight, Right
Curves
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- Straight,
Left Curves
Keep your hands clear of the material being cut with the offset handles on these cutters. 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 cutter is not in use. Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.
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Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Steel | Stainless Steel | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Grip Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Lock Type | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
9 5/8" | 1 1/2" | 3/64" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Yellow | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
9 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 3/64" | __ | Steel | Steel | Green | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
9 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 3/64" | __ | Steel | Steel | Red | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
11" | 2 3/8" | 3/64" | __ | Steel | Steel | Black | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
Long-Life High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles
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- Straight, Right
Curves
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- 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 cutters 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 cutter is not in use. Handles are offset to keep your hand away from the material being cut.
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Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
10 1/4" | 1 5/16" | 3/64" | 1/32" | Steel | Steel | Black | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Straight × Straight | Latch | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
10 1/4" | 1 5/16" | 3/64" | 1/32" | Steel | Steel | Black | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Straight × Straight | Latch | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles for Tight Spaces
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- Straight, Right
Curves
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- 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 cutters 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 cutter is not in use. Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.
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Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
8 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1/64" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Green | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
8 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1/64" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Red | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Serrated × Serrated | Latch | 0000000 | 00000 |
Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles
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Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves
This cutter has two blades that cut a 1/8" wide strip—peel it back for smooth edges with little distortion. Also known as aviation snips, this cutter has 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 cutter is not in use.
Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Cut Wd. | For Max. Steel Thick. | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Grip Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Lock Type | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
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For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
10" | 1 3/8" | 1/8" | 1/32" | Steel | Steel | Yellow | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Straight × Straight | Latch | 0000000 | 000000 |
Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Safety Guard
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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 cutters 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 cutter is not in use. The serrated blade edge prevents slipping.
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For Max. Thick. | Replacement Blades | ||||||||||||||||
Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Cut Wd. | Steel | Aluminum | Brass | Copper | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Grip Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Lock Type | Each | Each | ||
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | |||||||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Steel, Tin | |||||||||||||||||
11" | 1/4" | 7/64" | 3/64" | 1/16" | 1/16" | 1/16" | Steel | Plastic | Black and Orange | Plastic | Spring Assisted | Straight × Serrated | Latch | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Sheet Metal Cutters
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Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves
Also known as tinners' snips, these cutters make straight cuts and curves. Blades are heat treated then sharpened for increased performance and durability.
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Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Steel | Stainless Steel | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Grip Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Specifications Met | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
8" | 1 3/4" | 1/32" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Straight × Straight | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 000000 |
10" | 2 1/2" | 1/32" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Straight × Straight | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 00000 |
12" | 3" | 1/32" | 1/32" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Straight × Straight | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 00000 |
14" | 3 7/8" | 3/64" | 1/32" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Straight × Straight | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 00000 |
Thick-Gauge Sheet Metal Cutters
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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 cutters.
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Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Steel | Stainless Steel | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Grip Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Specifications Met | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
16" | 2 1/2" | 1/16" | 3/64" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Straight × Straight | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 000000 |
Nonsparking Sheet Metal Cutters
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Made of aluminum-bronze, the handle and blade on these cutters inhibit sparking and are FM approved. Use them 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.
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Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Steel | Stainless Steel | Blade Material | Handle Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Specifications Met | Nonsparking Properties | Each | |
Cutting Pattern—Straight | |||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | |||||||||||
8" | 2" | 1/32" | 1/32" | Aluminum-Bronze | Aluminum-Bronze | Manual | Straight × Straight | FM Approved | Nonsparking | 0000000 | 0000000 |
12" | 3" | 1/32" | 1/32" | Aluminum-Bronze | Aluminum-Bronze | Manual | Straight × Straight | FM Approved | Nonsparking | 0000000 | 000000 |
Sheet Metal Cutters with Replaceable Blades
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Curves, Left Curves
Replace blades as they wear. These cutters are also known as tinners' snips.
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Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | Steel | Stainless Steel | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | |||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | |||||||||||||
13" | 3 1/2" | 1/32" | 1/64" | Steel | Magnesium | Gray | Manual | Straight × Straight | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles
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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 cutters are also known as tinners' snips.
Overall Lg. | Cut Lg. | For Max. Steel Thick. | Blade Material | Handle Material | Handle Color | Grip Material | Opening Style | Blade Edge | Each | |
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For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||
10" | 2" | 1/32" | Steel | Steel | Black, Orange | Plastic | Manual | Straight × Straight | 00000000 | 000000 |
Sheet Metal Cutters for Tight Spots
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Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves
Blades are tapered to give you more control when cutting straight lines, tight curves, and circles, and they're serrated to prevent slipping. These cutters are also known as duckbill snips.
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Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves | ||||||||||||
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | ||||||||||||
7" | 1 3/4" | 1/64" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Serrated × Serrated | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 000000 |
10" | 2 1/2" | 1/64" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Serrated × Serrated | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 00000 |
12" | 3" | 1/64" | 1/64" | Steel | Steel | Blue | Plastic | Manual | Serrated × Serrated | ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F | 000000 | 00000 |
Compact Sheet Metal Cutters
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Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves
Sized and shaped like pliers, these sheet metal cutters are small enough to fit in your tool belt. Use them to snip steel up to 1/32" thick (22 gauge) and stainless steel up to 3/64" thick (24 gauge).
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For Use On Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin | |||||||||
7 1/8" | 1 7/16" | 1/32" | 3/64" | Steel | Steel | Gray | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |