CHANNELLOCK® Upright Aviation Snips make easy work when cutting in overhead or tight spaces. Easily cut curves and straight cuts with 24ga cold rolled steel. CHANNELLOCK® Aviation Snips are 100% made in USA and the blades are forged from alloy steel for durability and strength. The combination of precision machined serrations on cutting blades and 8:1 compound leverage with high tensile steel handles greatly optimizes cutting performance with minimal effort.