MIDWEST® POWER CUTTER® Deep Serration Long Cut Aviation Snips feature a 3″ length of cut and six deep serrations per inch for a non-slip grip of soft materials such as asphalt shingles, rubber stripping, hose, plastic, vinyl, etc. Not used for cutting sheet metal. Use in either hand. These snips feature GLIDETECH® FORGED BLADES: unequaled strength, longest lasting edge life, and the most precise cutting action. Blades are hot drop forged of molybdenum alloy steel and Austemper® heat-treated to best accept and hold their precision ground cutting edge. Blades cut complete from “pinch of the blades through their points” and pivot on a Grade 8 bolt that is threaded and affixed into the bottom blade keeping blades in precision adjustment, and if ever necessary, allowing them to be readjusted extending peak performance. Equipped with KUSH’N-POWER® compound leverage handle action which multiplies handle force while providing a soft, sturdy and comfortable grip. Made in USA!