Aviation snips are not wire cutters. They are designed specifically for sheet metal cutting, not for cutting copper, steel, electrical, or braided wire. Using aviation snips on wire can damage their blades, reduce cutting performance, and cause unsafe cutting angles. Wire cutters, side cutters, diagonal pliers, or lineman's pliers are the correct tools for cutting any type of wire.
Aviation snips use a compound action mechanism ideal for slicing flat sheet metal, while wire requires a sharp edge that compresses and severs a round cross-section. Attempting to cut wire with aviation snips can misalign the blades, create nicks, and permanently weaken the tool.
If you need to cut wire, use proper tools such as:
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Diagonal cutters
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Bolt cutters
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Wire stripping pliers
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Side-cutting pliers
Aviation snips should only be used for sheet metal, aluminum, flashing, ductwork, and other thin metal materials.
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