Wiss M6R MetalMaster 1-1/4-Inch Cut Capacity 9-1/4-Inch Left and Straight Cut Offset Snip

by Cooper Hand Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wiss compound action snip with serrated blades to grab hold and aggressively cut through material, compound action to multiply the hand's force by five times and a self-opening spring action for a smooth low effort feed. The industry standard - the professionals choice.

Product Description

Offset blades keep material away from hands.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 3 x 1.2 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002N5LR
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: M6R
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,950 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Avoid, you can find better., January 27, 2011

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This review is from: Wiss M6R MetalMaster 1-1/4-Inch Cut Capacity 9-1/4-Inch Left and Straight Cut Offset Snip (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought these for work. Most of the time I use aviation snips to cut 016 and 020 aluminum sheets. The main problem that I have with the Wiss offsets is that the nut which helps hold the blades together, continually loosens off. This causes the metal to curl between the blades, leaving an undesired "lip". In some cases, this causes the blades to not cut at all (during precise/short cuts).

Another issue is that from new, the spring binds and does not offer a smooth cutting action. Sometimes the blades do not fully close because of the binding. I do like the non-offset Wiss snips, but I find them more awkward to use.

If you are interested in offsets, I'd recommend Midwest. Fellow workers swear by the Ridgid offsets (similar to Midwest's design). I have not used Klenk snips, but I have used Malco offsets, which share a similar design. I prefer the Midwest offsets over the Malco.