Description
Straight-cut aviation snips
These Midwest Snips straight-cut aviation snips are built for clean, controlled cuts through sheet metal and other materials. Glide-Tech forged blades and compound-leverage handles help deliver precise cutting with less hand effort, in either hand.
Key Features:
- Glide-Tech Forged Blades: Hot drop-forged, heat-treated blades designed for long-lasting edge life and precise cutting action
- Straight & Wide-Curve Cutting: Designed for straight cuts and wide left/right curves; usable in either hand
- High Leverage Action: KUSH’N-POWER compound leverage multiplies hand force for easier cutting
- Secure, Smooth Cuts: Finely serrated blades help grip material to reduce slipping while cutting
- Built & Backed in the USA: Made in the USA with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Midwest Snips |
| MFG Part # (OEM) | MWT-6716S |
| UPC | 727226130686 |
| Assembled Weight (lbs) | 0.85 |
| Overall Length (in) | 10 |
| Blade Length (in) | 1.375 |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Length (in) | 7 |
| Handle Material | Steel |
| Cutting Capacity | 18 ga |
| Material Cut | Metal |
| Lockable | Yes |
| Sharpenable | No |
| ASTM F1505-01 Compliant | Yes |
| Color | Silver |
| California Proposition 65 Warning Required | Yes |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime against Manufacturer’s Defects |
| Package Contents | Straight Cut Aviation Snip |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What can these snips cut?
A: They’re intended for trimming metal and other sheet materials, with a listed cutting capacity up to 18-gauge cold-rolled steel.
Q: Are these snips right- or left-handed?
A: This straight-cut model is designed to be used in either hand.
Q: Do the blades lock for storage?
A: Yes—these snips are lockable for safer storage and carry.
Q: Can the blades be sharpened?
A: No—this model is listed as not sharpenable.
Q: What warranty is included?
A: Lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
A precision essential for beautifully crisp metalwork
There’s a certain luxury in tools that feel inevitable in the hand—balanced, decisive, and quietly powerful. These straight-cut aviation snips bring that level of refinement to sheet metal work, pairing forged blades with a compound-leverage grip that turns effort into effortless control. Keep them in a curated workshop moment—hung on a rail with other steel staples—so function becomes part of the visual rhythm. It’s the kind of utilitarian beauty that elevates every project from rough cut to considered finish.
Add the Midwest MWT-6716S straight-cut aviation snips to your kit for clean, confident sheet-metal cuts with less hand strain.
