Heavyweight attitude at only 9.5 ounces (269 g). This compact, metal-cutting combination snips offers full size handling and performance to tackle whatever the work is, wherever it is. A feather-light, 10-in (254 mm) polymer frame features comfortable full-size, protective handle loops that are easy to grasp and leverage. And big 3-in (76 mm) long blades ensure an efficient, controlled cut. This versatile combination snip makes clean, easy straight cuts and left or right circles and squares in 26-ga (0.56 mm) Galvanized and (0.46 mm) Mild Steels as well as aluminum siding and coil stock. The long-life carbon steel blades are also easily replaceable on the job. Fully threaded brass inserts are thermally anchored in the blade recesses of the polymer frame to ensure holding power and thread integrity for worry-free blade changes.