Precision-ground edges on the blades ensure a tight grip on each cut for superior cutting quality. Hot drop-forged steel blades offer maximum strength. Double-dipped vinyl handles provide comfort. Flat Blade (straight-pattern) snips are best for straight cuts, but can handle gentle curves and will cut thicker materials than duckbill snips.
These are sturdy scissors! I had a pretty thick piece of PEI that I needed to cut, but I didn't have anything at home to cut it, so I took it to work knowing that one of the guys at the store would probably have something I needed could use. When I asked our parts manager, he walked over to one of the machines we have and pulled one out of the bottom of the tool box that was attached to the machine. It looked old and worn, it was a bit rusty. and a bit dirty. When I asked him how long he's had…
Pros
Flat blade (straight) scissors work best for straight cuts, but can handle gentle curves and cut through thicker materials than duck tip scissors.
I bought this to cut and remove an old bent steel decorative flange from a toilet supply line. I was afraid it would be difficult to cut, but this knife cuts like butter. Small but for my small hands it was a plus.
These scissors cut thin metal very well, even some curves. For me the problem is the size of the holes in the handle. The handle is covered with soft plastic. That's fine, but make the holes two small to fit your fingers comfortably. My hands are neither small nor big. I believe the problem is that the scissors were designed to fit the hand before the plastic coating was applied.
Here is a picture for size. They came smaller than I expected but I love them. They are high quality and super sharp right out of the box. They're about the size of a large pair of scissors in your hand, but made of strong, thick tool metal. I use them as utility scissors for small jobs, but I liked them so much that I went up to the next size up for larger jobs. Outstanding universal document shredders for quick and small jobs. Just take her already.