Westward Offset Aviation Snip: Left, 9 3/4 in Overall L, 1 1/4 in Cutting L, Steel, Plastic

Offset blades on these aviation snips angle up from the handles and provide clearance between the user's hand and the material being cut. This reduces the risk of contact with sharp edges and burs. The blades sit flush against surfaces to aid long, straight cuts. Aviation snips use compound action to increase leverage and reduce the force required to cut. They are commonly used to make short, straight, or curved cuts in aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, and cardboard.