IRWIN 10” 250mm Aviation Snips feature Hot Drop forged steel blades for greater strength and product durability. The ergonomically designed, ProTouch grips and long-life spring optimize performance and increase leverage, creating a snip you can trust every time.  Compound cutting action with textured grips and an E-Z close latch One handed release latch – squeeze and release Great for cutting sheet metal, vinyl, plastic, rubber and many other applications Multipurpose snips with compound cutting leverage Serrated Blades Pro-Touch grips provide superior comfort and resist twisting Cuts up to 18-gauge cold-roll steel and 23-gauge stainless-steel