Choose a shear with a 20 cm stainless steel blade for precise and durable cutting. Also, check for an ergonomic handle for optimal comfort during use.
Choose a shear with a 20 cm stainless steel blade for precise and durable cutting. Also, check for an ergonomic handle for optimal comfort during use.
Aviation Series 288mm Sheet Metal Shears, Straight Cut. Sheet Metal Roofer's Shears
Aviation Scissors Straight Scissors (25 cm long)
Shears, Sheet Metal Shears Heavy Duty Carbon Steel Sheet Metal Shears
Aviation Snips Straight Cut 250mm (10in)
Stanley 250mm Aviation Tin Snips Straight Cut 2-14-563 STA214563 XMS18AVSNIPS
Sheet Metal Guillotine 1000 mm cut length incl. base frame Frame Metal Cutter
Sheet Shearing Scrap Metal Guillotine Heavy Duty Manual Use Cutter Cutting Tool
Draper Straight Edge Garden Shears with Ash Handles (230mm) (36784)
Hand Lever Shear 125 mm Blue vidaXL
VEVOR Propane Forge Farrier Forge Double Burner Tool Knife Making Blacksmithing
AlwaysH 45°-135° Angle Miter Cutter, Multi-Function Trunk Scissors, Quarter Round Cutter Tool for Cutting Pvc Ppr Pe Pipe, Branch, Wire. Including 10 Spare Blades
Milwaukee 48224533 Metal Snips 3pc SET, Red Black
BlueSpot 250mm Aviation Straight Cut Shears Metal Cutting 10" Tin Snips
FatMax� Yellow Ergo Aviation Snips Straight Cut 250mm (10in) STA073756
Dekton 250mm Straight Cut Aviation Tin Snip Cut Cutting Shear Sheet Metal 10"
Okatsune 307 Hard Stem Floral Shears
G67 Left Hand Universal Tin Snips 280mm (11in)
Kennedy 7" Straight Blade Jewellers Snips
Kennedy 8" Straight Blade Tin Snip
Knipex 95 16 160 StepCut Cable Shears 160mm KPX9516160
Draper 360° Garden Shears (320mm) (36793)
DeWALT DWHT14675-0 Straight Cut Ergonomically Aviation Snips
Milwaukee 48224520 Right Cut 10inch / 260mm Metal Snips
Makita DUM111ZX 18V Grass Shears 110mm LXT (Body Only)
Wilkinson Sword 1111307W Deadheading Snips Flower Pruner Secateurs Garden Tool
ARS KR-1000L 750mm Hedge Shears
Darlac Compact Cutting Topiary Plant Shears Pruner Snips DP44 Garden
Kent & Stowe 70100851 Eversharp Garden Snips Never Blunts Precision Cutting
Crescent Wiss® M-1R Metalmaster® Compound Snips Left Hand/Straight Cut WISM1R
Multi-Sharp� MS1401 Shear & Scissor Sharpener ATT1401
General Purpose Hedge Shears K/S70100426
Silverline Aviation Tin Snips - Straight Cut
Draper Topiary Shears (345mm) (84050)
Irwin TG245 8" Straight Blade T Insnips
Faithfull Zinc Plated Chain 4mm x 2.5m - Max. Load 120kg FAICHCUT40Z
Okatsune 304 Long Blade Floral Shears
Draper 200mm Straight Tinman's Shears (58980)
PRO 10" TIN SNIP CUTTER THIN 250MM SHEET METAL CUTTING TOOL SHEARS SHEAR
Draper Garden Shears with Straight Edges and Ash Handles (230mm) (36791)
Edma Universal Punch For 0310 0324 0335 EDM0312
Draper Telescopic Soft Grip Straight Edge Garden Shears (200mm) (36780)
Embroidery Scissors,Small Stainless Steel Sewing Scissors Classic Stork Pointed Tip(2PCS)
Draper 250mm Straight Tinman's Shears (37152)
Sealey Aviation Tin Snips Set 3pc AK6907
Precision Tool Metal Snips Soft Grip Steel Wilkinson Sword
Bessey D48A Angled Combi Snips, BE301413
Kent & Stowe 70100508 SureCut Single Handed Grass Shears K/S70100508
Wiss M-6R 9.1/4 Offset Heavy Duty Compound Snips
Draper Soft Grip Straight Edge Garden Shears (190mm) (36800)
STANLEY® FatMax® Straight Pattern Snips 250mm STA214556
Trauma Scissors, Emergency Scissors, Stainless Steel Folding Scissor Forceps(Black)
Trauma Scissors, Emergency Scissors, Stainless Steel Folding Scissor Forceps(Orange-Black)
Dewalt DCS496N-XJ 18V XR 18GA Swivel Head Off-Set Shears Body Tool
Fiskars 1027212 PowerGear Bulldog Aviation Snips 250mm 10in FSK1027212
FatMax� Red Ergo Aviation Snips Left Cut 250mm (10in) STA073755
Sealey High Leverage Offset Aviation Tin Snip Set 2pc AK69072
Shears are useful for cutting various materials such as sheet metal, slate, or metal profiles. Available in aviation, pelican, scroll, or straight types, they are used by professionals to quickly make precise hand cuts.
Hand shears are the most used by DIY enthusiasts and professionals.
- Sheet metal models are essential for drywall installers. Indeed, they ease the cutting of rails and studs. These tools are appreciated for their lightness and efficiency in cutting stainless steel sheets or thin metal sheets.
- Nibblers, also known as tin snips, are equipped with a lower blade and two upper blades. They facilitate the cutting of flat sheets while avoiding deformation. However, these tools are not suitable for rails and studs.
Guillotine models also have features to be aware of:
- they easily cut sheet metal;
- they are equipped with two levers operated by the user;
- two bronze slides ensure the blade's guidance;
- they are suitable for zinc, aluminum, stainless, and copper sheets;
- a collection tray receives the cut sheets.
Some parameters should be considered when choosing shears:
- the blade can be curved or flat;
- the handle can be made of hard plastic or steel;
- some models are geared to reduce the effort required by the user;
- scroll models are available for rounded cuts;
- straight or duckbill versions are to be preferred for straight cuts;
- models with rounded jaws facilitate cutting along a pronounced curve;
- aviation-type tools are equipped with a double lever to reduce the effort required.
Thus, the choice of shears depends on the materials to be cut, but also on the type of cut to be made (straight or curved). Finally, it is worth noting that left-handed models only allow for straight cuts or curves to the left.