CRAFTSMAN Aviation Snips Straight Long Cut CMHT73561 | Cuts 18 GA Steel

Overview

The CRAFTSMAN CMHT73561 Aviation Snips offer reliable, metalworking versatility with a focus on control and comfort. Designed for straight, long cuts, these snips pair solid construction with practical features that support everyday sheet metal tasks in workshops, garages, or on the job site. Expect a confident feel in hand, a crisp action, and dependable cutting performance when you reach for them for your next project.

What you can cut

• Up to 18 GA cold-rolled steel (1.2 mm)
• Up to 22 GA stainless steel (0.7 mm)

Key advantages

• Spring-assisted latch enables fast, one-handed operation
• Induction-hardened cutting edge stays sharp longer than standard jaws
• 1/4 inch blade markings provide quick, precise cut starts

Comfort, control, and durability

The snips feature large handle rings and double-dipped grips designed for extended use with reduced hand fatigue. In this family of tools, offset blade models help keep material away from hands while cutting, while straight-cut configurations emphasize clean, straight lines for precise results.

Durability is further reinforced by a full lifetime warranty, underscoring support for ongoing projects in workshops, fabrication spaces, or home metalworking. The combination of robust steel, well-balanced weight, and a satisfying cutting action makes these snips a dependable everyday tool.

Tips for use: start with steady pressure, guide along the marked lines, and let the spring-assisted latch return the tool to a ready position for the next cut. This approach helps you maintain accuracy while reducing effort over longer tasks.

Why choose CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN combines decades of toolmaking expertise with practical design details that translate into smoother cutting, better control, and consistent results. The CMHT73561 model is a straight-cut variant optimized for straight-line metal segmentation, delivering reliable performance without overcomplicating the workflow.