Cut through the thickest steel with these aviation snips. Cut up to 18 gauge (1.2 mm) cold-rolled steel or 23 gauge (0.7 mm) stainless steel. Forged chrome molybdenum steel cutting blades for strength, durability, and long cutting life. Serrated cutting blades provide a sturdy bite and help prevent material from slipping during use. Latch design allows for a quick single handed operation. Adjustment-fee fasteners prevent loosening of the blades. Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications.