Size: 12 inch Length of cut: 3inch / 76.2 mm Type of cut: Flat blades, straight and wide curves Max cutting capacity cold roll steel: 24 gauge Max cutting capacity stainless steel: 28 gauge Cut 3-inch straight cuts and wide curves with our Tin Snips. Excellent for tin, copper, aluminum, vinyl, 24 gauge cold rolled steel and 28 gauge stainless steel. Sleek styling, and larger handles make this snip more versatile. A sleek head design improves maneuverability. Ideal for making cuts in tight material, shapes such as j-channel. A full 3inch (76.2 mm) cutting length makes straight shearing fast and easy. Gripped for comfort. The Snip beveled blade edge is versatile for straight shearing and left or right circular cuts down to 6-inch diameter. A sleek head design improves maneuverability. The slim nose is ideal for making cuts in tight material, shapes such as J-Channel, and new extended blade tips reach all the way into corners. A full 3inch cutting length makes straight shearing with the Snip fast and easy. Enhanced blade edges are precision ground and surface finished for smooth cutting in all types of applications. Blade replacement is easily accomplished in the field with just the use of a wrench or nut driver to remove the snips pivot bolt and insert all-new pressure-fit blades. The wider, thicker loops are 1/2inch longer for adder comfort and provide more input leverage. Cutting blades are made of high-carbon steel and are easily replaced. Left and Right: The tin shears are either hand. left hand and right ,both is OK Safety attention: Always wear approved eye protection and gloves .Never use on or near live electrical circuits.NOT insulated. Will NOT protect against electrical shock. Cleaning and oiling after every use to keep them rust free.