IRWIN 10-Inch Utility Aviation Snips, Left and Straight | 2073111
Product Description
The IRWIN Utility Aviation Snips (SKU: 2073111) is a heavy-duty, versatile 10-inch hand tool designed for professionals and DIY users needing precision cuts through tough, abrasive materials. Engineered for left-hand and straight-cutting capabilities, these compound-action snips combine immense cutting power with user-friendly ergonomics, making them a staple for anyone working with sheet metal or rigid plastics.
Constructed with precision-formed hot-drop forged steel blades and supported by rigid 12-gauge alloy steel spines, the 2073111 model is built for harsh job site conditions. The optimized torsion spring and compound leverage design work together to reduce the required cutting force by 25% while delivering a 15% longer cutting stroke compared to standard tin snips. Paired with IRWIN's signature ProTouchâ„¢ overmolded grips, these snips combat hand fatigue and provide superior, slip-free control during extended use.
Key Features
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Hot-Drop Forged Blades: High-strength, precision-formed steel blades feature a serrated lower jaw that tightly grips materials, preventing slippage and ensuring a clean, smooth cut.
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Compound Cutting Leverage: Multiple pivot points amplify your hand force, requiring 25% less physical effort while easily slicing through up to 18-gauge cold-roll steel and 23-gauge stainless steel.
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Left and Straight Cutting: Specially aligned to cut straight lines or navigate tight leftward curves and circles.
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ProTouchâ„¢ Ergonomic Grips: The textured, overmolded grips are injection-moulded around the heavy steel spines so they resist twisting and will not slip off. Additionally, the hand span has been reduced by 10% to enhance grip comfort and control.
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Optimized Spring & E-Z Close Latch: An optimized torsion spring ensures reliable, rapid, and smooth jaw operation. When finished, the one-handed E-Z close latch keeps the sharp blades safely locked together in your tool belt or box.
Ideal For
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HVAC & Sheet Metal Professionals: Custom-cutting heavy ductwork, metal flashing, and thin-gauge sheet metal efficiently on the job site.
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Siding & Roofing Installers: Snipping thick vinyl siding, aluminum fascia, gutters, and rubber roofing materials cleanly and accurately.
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General Auto Body & DIY: A required tool in the Ford Aluminum Hand Tool Kit. Serving as a fantastic multipurpose utility shear for cutting thick plastics, rubber floor mats, wire mesh, and metal trim.
Common Questions
Q: What is the cutting capacity of these snips?
A: The IRWIN 2073111 snips boast an impressive cutting capacity. They are officially rated to cut up to 18-gauge cold-roll steel and 23-gauge stainless steel without compromising the blade's edge.
Q: Do these cut left, right, or straight?
A: This specific model (2073111) is engineered specifically for straight and left cuts. In standard aviation snip colour-coding, left-cut snips typically feature red handles. If you need to make tight rightward curves, you will need the corresponding right-cut snip (usually green-handled).
What is the overall size of the tool and the blade length? The overall length of the tool from the tip of the blades to the bottom of the handle is 10 inches (254 mm). The actual cutting edge (length of cut) is 1-5/16 inches (33 mm).
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