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11.5 in. Long Straight-Cut Aviation Snips

$22.97
  • Bolt Lock Ensures Blades Won't Loosen
  • Chrome Plated for Rust Protection
  • Forged Blades for Up 10 10X More Cuts
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About This Product

Cut more metal than ever with Milwaukee Aviation Snips. The forged blades deliver up to 10X more cuts than cast blades. Bolt Lock prevents the blades from loosening and a durable chrome plating provides rust resistance. A metal lock secures the tool for storage and easily operates with 1 hand. The 3 in. L cut blade is designed for long, straight cuts.

Highlights

  • Forged serrated blades
  • Bolt lock
  • Chrome plated
  • Flush pivot bolt
  • 1 handed metal lock
  • Ergonomic grips
  • Lanyard hole
  • Up to 22-Gauge stainless, 20-Gauge cold-rolled steel
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Product Information

Internet # 302716431

Model # 48-22-4537

Store SKU # 1000386981

Store SO SKU #1002655397

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Specifications

Blade Length (in.): 3.5 in

Dimensions

Blade Length (in.)

3.5 in

Details

Blade Material

Steel

Hand Tool Type

Snips/Sidecutters

Handle Material

Plastic

Individual/Set

Individual

Number of Pieces

1

Pack Size

1

Returnable

90-Day

Rolled Steel Gauge Cutting Capacity

22

Snip Type

Aviation Snip

Tools Product Type

Hand Tool

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Questions & Answers

Will these snips cut tin roofing panel panels?
ByFeb 25, 2025
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Hey Cindy! Yes, the Milwaukee 11.5 in. Long Straight-Cut Aviation Snips can cut tin roofing panels. These snips are designed to handle up to 18 gauge cold-rolled steel, which is suitable for cutting tin roofing panels.

By|Feb 25, 2025


    Will these cut vinyl flooring?
    ByMar 16, 2023
    1 Answer | 
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    Hi Rhonda! These Aviation Snips are optimized for cuts in metals. They are designed with chrome-plated blades with a serrated edge to cut through steel with precise results.

    By|Mar 16, 2023


      What do the color codes mean on the handles?
      ByDec 26, 2022
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      Mand, the color helps identify the tool. Thank you - Milwaukee Tool Social Team

      By|Jan 5, 2023


        How long will these snips last cutting vinyl siding? Are they better then Midwest vinyl siding snips?
        ByOct 13, 2022
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        Will ghis cut through vinyl siding?
        ByJun 13, 2022
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        Hi Kevin! Yes you can use our Long Straight-Cut Aviation Snips for cutting vinyl siding.

        By|Jun 28, 2022


          Could these be used to cut wood laminate floors?
          ByApr 8, 2021
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          No, I don't believe this is the proper tool for your task.

          By|Apr 9, 2021

          No

          By|Nov 4, 2021


            Will these cut 19 gauge hardware cloth easily?
            ByMay 3, 2018
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            No. These snips will not cut anything under 20 guage.

            By|Jul 8, 2020

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              The spring in between the handles is way too strong...
              The spring in between the handles is way too strong and it pushes the grips way too far apart. I have really big hands and had a hard time gripping this thing. These get dull pretty fast, might have cut only 15 feet of 1 gauge steel and the nut got loose causing the metal to go vertical in between the snips. Wouldn't recommend for any big jobs maybe gutter work that's it. Also the clip that holds them closed got misaligned after my first cut so now they are stuck open in my box.
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              Hi Aidan, thank you for sharing your experience with your Aviation Snips. We would like to learn more, please contact our team at Social.media@milwaukeetool.com - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
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              Don’t be fooled, the cutting edges uses inferior steel
              Hi this is for 11.5 in. Long Straight-Cut Aviation Snips Model #48-22-4537. It has good reviews on the Home Depot site, and indeed it is well built and feels good in hand when using it. However there is a MAJOR issue. If you test the cutting edge steel on the Rockwell HRC scale, it only scores between 50-55. It is ChromeMoly steel. A lot cheaper than the tool steels that other snips are made of. My Wiss snips tested 65+ on the Rockwell scale. This snip looks nice, but it does not have a durable edge. Since most people don’t test their steel, they will naturally assume that because of the Milwaukee name, it is a good product, but this is not true in this case. I might still have a use for it, but it will not be for cutting sheet metal as other tin snips are capable of.
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                Very nice snips of good quality you expect from Milwaukee. These are some well built snips and an...
                Very nice snips of good quality you expect from Milwaukee. These are some well built snips and and handles give a comfortable solid grip that allows you to plow through the job easily. The long cutting edge is very handy. I'd been doing some cutting with my others shortly before getting these and thinking I wish that cutting edge was about twice as long to make the job easier. Well these fit that bill as you can see with the picture I posted with them shown next to my old ones. The old ones are find and a solid tool but sometimes you need more cutting edge. I like the straight design for most of my needs as well. One thing I will say is that out of the package they are a bit stiff but they are fine once you open them. That said though I could not open them with one hand. I had to hold them with one hand and open with the other due to the clip being tight. I figure with use that will probably limber up. Of course you do not want it too loose or it will be dropping down in the way while you are cutting. So better it be too stiff than too loose. All in all this is a very solid tool and pretty much what you expect from Milwaukee.
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                I got these to help with the install of our corrugated steel bathroom accent wall. The snips are ...
                I got these to help with the install of our corrugated steel bathroom accent wall. The snips are accurate and work very well to cut straight lines and also for cutting out things such as wall outlets. The edge is a bit rough but they did cut through the tough steel without too much issue. I was also able to sheer off tiny portions to get the panels to fit on the wall. Overall these work wonderfully for our project.
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                Easily Cut Smooth Straight Lines! I used this to cut a 2" wide by 19" long strip of .019" aluminu...
                Easily Cut Smooth Straight Lines! I used this to cut a 2" wide by 19" long strip of .019" aluminum as shown in the video. The connecting bolts on these snips are flush and therefore do not snag your work as you cut. This allowed me to cut this long strip without it curling up. This occurs with other snips I own when the piece I am cutting has to clear connecting bolts that are not flush. The design of the grips are comfortable and help you maintain control of the snips while cutting. As can be seen in the video I was able to make a long smooth cut with these snips.
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                I Appreciate the Long Blades
                These are listed as Aviation Snips - so I think aluminum. I am flashing a skylight. It handles the aluminum very well. The long snips help insure that I cut a straight line instead of the wobbly one I would get if I used one of my sheet metal cutters.
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                  Product Snapshot

                  Built for long-lasting durability and high performance in metal cutting tasks.
                  Built for long-lasting durability and high performance in cutting various materials.

                  Cutting Capacity

                  Up to 22-Gauge stainless, 20-Gauge cold-rolled steel
                  Up to 20-gauge steel

                  Blade Material

                  Forged steel
                  Quality tempered steel

                  Cutting Direction

                  Long, straight cuts
                  Left, right, and straight

                  Ergonomic Design

                  Ergonomic grips
                  Thick rubber for comfort

                  Locking Mechanism