Midwest left aviation snips are ideal for trimming metal and other sheet materials. This model is easiest used in right hand. The tool features glide-tech forged blades. The Midwest glide-tech forged blade manufacturing process produces unequaled strength, longest lasting edge life, and the most precise cutting action. Blades are hot drop-forged of molybdenum alloy steel for exceptional strength and durability and austemper heat-treated to best accept and hold their precision ground cutting edge. Glide-tech forged blades cut complete from pinch of the blades through their points. Glide-tech forged blades pivot on a grade-8 bolt that is threaded and affixed into the bottom blade keeping blades in precision adjustment and if ever necessary allowing them to be re-adjusted extending peak performance. Equipped with KUSH'N-POWER compound leverage handle action with patented (US D718,602, D719,808) handle grip design multiplies handle force to cutting blades requiring the least amount of hand force while providing a soft, sturdy and comfortable grip. KUSH'N-POWER grips and heavy-duty double overwind spring are unconditionally guaranteed. Made in the USA!