Midwest Snips® Forged Blade Bulldog Aviation Snip uses in either hand to cut thick materials, multiples layers of materials, seams, etc. Cuts straight with serrated blades. Meets ASME Standard B107.500-2010(B107.16). • Nominal Length: 9"• Cut Length: 7/8"• Cutting Capacity (CR/SS): 16/18• Notch cuts.• Cuts straight• Serrated blades. Specifications:Longest Lasting Cutting Edge• Blades are hot drop-forged of molybdenum alloy steel and austemper heat-treated.Strongest Blades• Hot drop-forged process uses grain structure of steel to produce maximum strength.Optimum Serrations• Blades serrated 40 serrations per inch grip material without scarring.Highest Quality Components• Grade 8 blade pivot bolt and heavy-duty double-overwind spring are unconditionally guaranteed!Compound Leverage• Multiplies handle force to cutting blades by 8 : 1 power ratio.Strongest Handles• High tensile strength steel will not bend from hand pressure and provides most efficient conversion of hand force to cutting power.Comfortable Handle Grips• Thick textured Santoprene® grips comfort user''s hand and prevent steel handles from wearing through.