Aviation Snip and Tin Snip Hand Tools
Aviation snips were developed for cutting sheet metal in the airplane-manufacturing industry. They are also the best for cutting other thin and flexible materials like plastic, thick textiles, heavy-duty paper, and wire products like chicken wire.
Left aviation snips will cut straight and in a tight curve to the left. Right aviation snips will cut straight and in a tight curve to the right. Straight aviation snips will cut in a straight line and in a wide curve.
The difference between aviation snips and tin snips is that aviation snips have a compound action. This means they will be more comfortable to use for longer periods than tin snips.
Here are the aviation snips and tin snips that we have on offer: