This tin snip is designed for straight and gentle curved cuts, ideal for sheet metal, aluminum, copper, plastic, thick cardboard, chicken wire, and hardware cloth. It cuts up to 18-gauge cold-rolled and galvanized steel and 22-gauge stainless steel. Made with durable chrome vanadium steel blades featuring a serrated, sanded edge for strength and longevity. The ergonomic Tyregrip handle offers comfort and control, while the locking latch and spring-assisted design allow safe, efficient one-handed operation.