About Midwest Tool & Cutlery Co.
The Right Tools Since 1945
Midwest Tool and Cutlery Company (Midwest) began manufacturing metal cutting snips and related hand tools in Sturgis, Michigan in 1945. Today, Midwest is a privately held Michigan corporation that operates manufacturing facilities in Sturgis, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Kalkaska, MI; and Caledonia, OH.
In the beginning, Midwest operated as the highest quality private label manufacturer of edge hand tools for many leading professional quality brands. Today, the company’s Midwest Snips® national brand has become a leading tradesman brand both domestically and in many regions globally. All models of the company’s Midwest Snips aviation and tinner snips are manufactured by Midwest in its USA facilities.
As a leading innovator and manufacturer of metal cutting snips and specialty hand tools, Midwest has developed and owns numerous product design and utility patents that enhance Midwest product performance.
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The World's Best Snips
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Blade Life
The blade life and cutting performance of Midwest's aviation and tinner snips are lab and field-test proven to exceed that of all other manufacturer's snips.
Durability
Midwest's blades are stronger, more durable, and outlast all others because they are formed from a hot drop-forging process and are not stamped or cast.
Performance
Midwest's blades require the least amount of hand pressure to complete a cut and stay in adjustment longer than any other manufacturer's snips.