Scissors, Snips, and Shears

Scissors, snips, and shears are all hand-operated cutting tools that use a pair of blades to cut materials by applying a shearing force. While they share similarities in basic function and mechanism, each has distinct features and typical uses.Scissors, snips, and shears are all hand-operated cutting tools that use a pair of blades to cut materials by applying a shearing force. While they share similarities in basic function and mechanism, each has distinct features and typical uses.Snips are a type of cutting tool designed for tougher materials such as sheet metal, plastic, and sometimes wood or wire. They operate on the same lever principle as scissors but are built for strength and durability. The two main types are tin snips and aviation snips.Shears are essentially large scissors, designed for heavier-duty cutting. The term “shears” is often used for tools with longer blades and handles, and sometimes with finger holes of different sizes to allow for more hand grip and leverage. Shears are commonly used in metal fabrication, textiles, and agriculture for cutting thick or tough materials.

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