The Stanley 2-14-563 MaxSteel Aviation Snips are specially designed for cutting aluminium, sheet UPVC, wire mesh, leather, copper and plastic. The straight cut compound action aviation snip is strong and durable. Its serrated cutting blades cut up to 18-gauge cold rolled or 23-gauge stainless steel. With forged chrome molybdenum steel cutting blades, latch design for quick single handed operation, color-coded, bi-material grips for slip resistance, this tool allows you to cut steel with ease. This product meets or exceeds ANSI standards.