Irwin gilbow tg950 straight handled shears 12in 300mm irwin tg950 p these irwin gilbow snips have a cutting capability much greater than the strength of the user the original tin snips were first designed in 1924 and have dominated the sheet metal cutting industry to such an extent that today snips and shears are referred to as gilbows p p the irwin gilbow are jointed with a nut and bolt design essential in ensuring the longest possible life of the joint whilst keeping a good easy smo