About this product
This BESSEY aviation snip is a long-nose, left-cutting snip for roofers, HVAC installers and sheet metal workers who make long continuous cuts and wide left-hand curves in coil and sheet. The extra-long blades take a bigger bite than a standard aviation snip, and the angled cutter head keeps your hand away from the cut edge.
The tool is 10-1/2″ overall with 2-1/2″ blades, built of steel with plastic-covered handles. The old listing said “10 in”; the actual length is 10-1/2″. Long blades take a bigger bite per stroke than a standard aviation snip, which saves effort on long runs of trim coil and flashing, and the long nose reaches into the middle of a sheet. BESSEY lists a long-nose, left-cutting multi-purpose snip in its North American snip line; we will confirm the exact BESSEY model number and its rated capacity when you call.
Where this snip shines is long straight runs and large-radius cuts; for tight circles and sharp turns, a short-jaw offset snip such as the Malco AV6 or an upright snip like the Channellock 610UL or Midwest MWT-6900L is more nimble. For right-hand work, pair it with a right-cutting snip such as the Malco MAX2000 M2007, or carry the Malco AV3 for straight and both-ways cuts.
It is a natural fit for cutting Aluminum Coil, Steel Coil and flashing stock on site.
You can get it from our New Brunswick, NJ warehouse. Call (732) 561-4275 to check stock, or add it to your quote.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | BESSEY |
|---|---|
| Cut | Left |
| Overall length | 10-1/2" |
| Blade length | 2-1/2" |
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Questions
Is it 10" or 10-1/2" long?
The tool measures 10-1/2" overall with 2-1/2" blades. The old listing rounded it to 10".
Is it good for tight circles?
Long blades favor straight runs and wide curves. For tight circles, a short-jaw offset snip such as the Malco AV6 is easier.