The wiss mpc 3 metalmaster utility snip is a compound action snip for the home craftsman ideal for cutting screening light gauge sheet metal tiles gutters carpeting and other sheet materials it cuts up to 20 gauge cold rolled steel 0035in 089mm and has an overall length of 230mm 9in with 35mm 1 38in jaws the handles have yellow vinyl comfort grips and there is a intergrated safety latch cuts curves straight and combination