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Yellow-handled aviation snips with hardened steel blades and safety latch

Malco

Malco M2003 Aviation Snips 11-3/4 In hand tool

SKU CH-EB4P-AS0CY

Cuts 16-gauge mild, 18-gauge galvanised and 20-gauge stainless steel with left, right and straight blades plus a safety latch

  • Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips
  • Cuts mild steel up to 16 gauge with hardened alloy steel blades
  • Handles 18 gauge galvanised and 20 gauge stainless steel cleanly
  • Three cutting directions — left, right and straight — in one tool
  • Yellow moulded thermoplastic grip colour-coded for instant function identification
  • Safety latch locks jaws closed to prevent accidental cuts when stored

Malco M2003 Aviation Snips

The Malco M2003 aviation snips are a hand tool built for cutting sheet metal in automotive, HVAC and general fabrication work. Fine-blanked hardened alloy steel jaws provide durability and a long service life. Yellow moulded thermoplastic grips are colour-coded for quick identification of the cutting direction. A safety latch secures the blades when the tool is not in use.

Cutting capacity by metal gauge

The snips handle 16-gauge mild steel, 18-gauge galvanised steel and 20-gauge stainless steel without bending or breaking. Cutting length measures 1 11/16 inches, giving enough bite for straight, left and right cuts in a single pass. Thicker or harder materials beyond these gauges will exceed the tool’s rated capacity and should be cut with a different method.

Hand-powered operation and safety

No external power is required; cutting force comes entirely from the user’s grip leverage. The thermoplastic grips reduce hand fatigue during repetitive cuts and the safety latch prevents accidental blade closure during storage or transport. Overall length is 10 inches, keeping the tool compact for toolbox storage and tight workspaces.

How it compares

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Price $26.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 2,474 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMalco
Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips

Questions about this item

Will the 10 in overall length fit in the same tool pouch as my older 9 in snips?

The overall length is 10 in, so it is one inch longer than your 9 in snips; check your pouch depth before buying.

How can I confirm the yellow grip snips are cutting straight after setup?

Make a test cut on scrap sheet metal; a clean straight line with no burrs shows the straight-cut jaw is aligned correctly.

Does the box include replacement blades or just the snips with the yellow thermoplastic grip and safety latch?

The package contains the snips with the yellow molded thermoplastic grip and safety latch only; replacement blades are sold separately.

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