10-Inch Tin Snips, Aviation Snips Heavy Duty Metal Cutters

After adopting a new hobby of knife making, it was clear that I needed more precision and ease of cutting than my 35 year old Wiss tin snips could provide. I regularly use the new snips to cut 18 gauge brass sheets and thicker G10 sheets for spacers in my knife handles. I am continually amazed by the precision cuts I'm able to get - sometimes just thin slivers with sharp clean edges. The fine serrations on the cutting edge provide a nice bite in the metal and G10 sheets. I am able to make really straight cuts but I'm also surprised how easy it is to make fairly small curve and angle cuts as well (see picture) without gouging, crimping or bending the metal. The automatic lock release is a welcome feature - just give a light squeeze of the handles and the lock is released. Some reviewers mentioned that these snips require BIG hands, however I've not had any problem reaching across the handles. If it's too much of a stretch for some, just choke up a little to start the cut and then move out on the handles to get more leverage. While the AMT snips are made in China, it's obvious that they are built to AMT's exacting tolerances and specifications. I'm really happy with my choice of tin snips!

Very sharp! Did a great job!

Good Product

I can say this cuts through my metal charge cards, but it takes an effort to do it. I first burn (do outside due to fumes) off the information on the plastic covering with my account numbers , then after it’s cooled, I cut up the card using these tin snips. Watch out for flying pieces as you cut. I have small hands that aren’t too strong so I have to put some effort in it, but I can reduce my card into smaller pieces. It comes in a nice box to store this in and it has a hook to keep the blades closed. I bought it solely to cut up credit cards with the chips after I found out they have metal inside the entire card and my paper shredder cannot handle that.

The long nose make it perfect for every cut possible have no regrets

good solid built tools

Great quality.

There is no way this will cut 20 gage stainless steel, I could not even get a cut started in 20 gage stainless.

I use these to clean trout. Gut and gill without the hassle of a knife so I can do it straight from the boat and dump the stuff overboard and make birds and turttles happy. Works perfectly 👌

This worked well for the draw. I needed. I just wish I had longer hands to grip it better.

Good aluminium cut!

works great for cutting aluminum

They work good