McMaster 7396N13 High-Force Sheet Metal Cutter Set Spring-Assisted Opening, 3 Pieces, 9-3/4" Long

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 cutters. Their hardened blades slice through metal as hard as steel. For safety, each cutter has a latch that locks the blades closed when not in use.

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

Style A have straight handles.

Spring-assisted cutters open automatically when you release the handles for quick cutting.

Cutters with serrated blades grip the edge of material to prevent slipping while cutting.