Irwin 20s offset snips have offset blades that allow the hand to be kept safely above the cutting work below cold formed blades are 44 stronger than hot forged blades and requires 25 less cutting force because of more accurate blade tolerances compound leverage allows for a reduced pressure and faster and easier cutting and a long life spring for increased durability and reliability specification length of cut 33mm cutting capacity cold rolled steel 18 gauge 102mm stainless steel 23 gauge058mm