Genius Tools 10" Offset Aviation Snips Left Cut & Right Cut Metal Shears

The Genius Tools 10" Offset Aviation Snips are professional-grade metal cutting shears designed for precision cutting of sheet metal while keeping hands safely above the material being cut. The offset blade design improves visibility and control while helping to reduce hand fatigue during prolonged use.

Manufactured with forged Chrome Molybdenum steel blades, these aviation snips deliver outstanding strength, durability, and cutting performance. The serrated cutting edges provide a secure grip on sheet metal, reducing slippage and ensuring cleaner, more accurate cuts.

The blades are heat treated to HRC 58–60, with induction-hardened cutting edges reaching HRC 60–62 for superior wear resistance and long service life.

Suitable for cutting up to 1.2mm cold rolled steel and 0.7mm stainless steel, these snips are ideal for automotive bodywork, fabrication, HVAC installation, roofing, ductwork, and general sheet metal applications.

Available in both Offset Left Cut and Offset Right Cut versions.

Key Features

• Genuine Genius Tools quality
• Professional offset aviation snips
• Forged Chrome Molybdenum steel blades
• Serrated cutting edges for improved grip
• Offset blade design for safer cutting
• Heat-treated for strength and durability
• Hardened cutting edges for extended tool life
• Suitable for steel and stainless steel
• Available in left and right cut configurations

Specifications

• Brand: Genius Tools
• Type: Offset Aviation Snips
• Length: 250mm (10")
• Blade Material: Forged Chrome Molybdenum Steel
• Blade Hardness: HRC 58–60
• Cutting Edge Hardness: HRC 60–62
• Cold Rolled Steel Capacity: Up to 1.2mm
• Stainless Steel Capacity: Up to 0.7mm

Available Versions

Offset Left Cut – Orange Handles

• Cuts straight lines and tight left-hand curves
• Ideal for intricate sheet metal work
• Offset design improves hand clearance from the workpiece
• Easily identified by orange handles

Offset Right Cut – Blue Handles

• Cuts straight lines and tight right-hand curves
• Excellent for controlled directional cutting
• Offset design enhances visibility and safety
• Easily identified by blue handles

Benefits of Offset Aviation Snips

The offset design offers:

• Improved hand clearance from sharp metal edges
• Better visibility of the cutting line
• Greater control during cutting operations
• Reduced risk of hand injury
• Easier cutting through long sheet metal sections

Ideal Applications

Perfect for:

• Automotive body repairs
• Sheet metal fabrication
• HVAC and ductwork installation
• Roofing and cladding work
• Engineering workshops
• Construction projects
• General metalworking tasks

Professional Sheet Metal Cutting Performance

Designed for demanding trade and workshop environments, the Genius Tools 10" Offset Aviation Snips combine hardened Chrome Molybdenum blades, precision cutting performance, and ergonomic offset design to deliver clean, accurate cuts in a wide range of metalworking applications.

The Brand

Genius Tools is a Canadian brand which is well known and respected throughout Canada and the US as one of the best professional hand tool manufacturers about. Their presence is now rapidly growing in Europe and particularly here is the UK.

Most GENIUS branded products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for the expected usable life of the product. Any tool that fails to give satisfactory service due to defective materials or workmanship will, after inspection, be repaired or replaced free of charge. T&C's apply and warranty does not cover miss use, fair wear and tear, striking tools, consumable tools and spare parts.