Not to be confused with cheap imitations, this aviation snip may look similar but there is no comparison. Originally developed for the aviation industry, these quality cutting tools feature a compound leverage action for greater shearing power. The forged alloy steel blades will handle up to 1.2mm (18g) steel. Well made & comfortable, the Straight-cut aviation snip have awesome cutting ability. They ate through the thin steel & took on the thicker stuff with ease with exceptionally clean cuts all the way. Also available the Right-cut snip cut curves to the right & vice-versa for Left-cut snip. The Spring-loaded action was the most impressive on test, with the handles shooting back into the ready position after each cut.. See the How Do I Make wired edges? article in the How-To section