Hyper Tough Straight-Cut Aviation Snips with Cr-Mo Blades

I purchased these Hyper Tough Straight-Cut Aviation Snips to cut hardware cloth that I am installing in our kitchen cabinets for pest prevention. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a heavy duty tool that would be difficult to use, which is what I encountered at other hardware retailers. I was skeptical about ordering these because the price was half of similar products elsewhere, but I'm glad I took a chance because the quality is outstanding (for my needs). The snip part of the tool is heavy, but the handles are lightweight and easy to grasp and maneuver. I'm a novice when it comes to home improvement DIY projects — and will likely continue to be for some time as we live in a NYC apartment with a super that handles a lot of repairs. However, for light-use DIY projects, these aviation snips will more than get the job done.

I almost bought a shear/cutter attachment for my dewalt impact driver to cut some basic metal fence mesh. I am glad that I came across this simple snips that does this specific job because had I gotten the electric cutter, I would not have been able to smoothen out the edges. I was able to cut the mesh with this snips like a regular scissors without any issue. After getting this, I finally understand why they sell left and right snips specifically - there are just some cuts that you have to do in certain angle. That's only if you are perfectionist.. For 90% of the project, I am sure this snips is just sufficient for the task.