These aviation snips have the ability to cuts straight, left or right. Possessing a self-opening action for fast, effortless feed, with a built-in convenient, protective safety latch. Manufactured from drop forged chrome vanadium ground steel with a hardness of 54 - 58HRc. The double fulcrum compound action amplifies the pressure applied for easier cutting of up to 1.2mm cold rolled steel sheet. Completed by anti-slip guards, thumb lock and a spring loaded self-opening action for one handed operation. Features and Benefits • Anti slip guards for extra protection from slippage • Thumb lock to secure the jaws when not in use • Drop forged chrome vanadium steel blades to hold a good cutting edge even over time • Spring loaded, self opening action to allow for effortless feed and single handed operation • Double fulcrum allows for easier cutting of even 1.2mm steel Typical Applications • For use on mild steels and other non-ferrous materials