Tolsen aviation snip red (left)
other colour codes green and yellow also available at the same price.
crmo
two-component plastic handle
size: 250mm -10" inch
aviation snips, also known as compound snips, are ideal for cutting aluminum and sheet metal. their handles are color coded and it's not just for decoration.
red handled snips like this one cut best straight and to the left (counter-clockwise). you can use any of the snips in either hand but they will only perform well when cutting in the direction they were intended for.
heavy quality material: made from high-quality cr-v steel. with overall heat treatment, higher hardness, and long lifetime. the compound action snip set has a durable structure, sharp tooth tip, and easy cutting.
wide application: cutting thickness range up to 1.2mm carbon steel and 0.7mm stainless steel