These Bahco Aviation Compound Snips are designed for occasional use by craftsmen and home use. They cut sheet metal up to 1.5 mm.

The shears are forged from steel containing chromium and molybdenum for good resistance. The cutting edges are milled, serrated and induction hardened to 60-62 HRC, and the lever system increases efficiency.

For comfort, the handles have a soft grip part and a return spring to reduce effort.

The MA421 Aviation Compound Snips have the following specifications:
Handle: Yellow = straight cut.
Cutting capacity stainless steel: 0.7mm.
Cutting capacity cold rolled steel: 1.2mm.