Stanley STA214563 Yellow Aviation Snips Straight Cut 250mm

When cutting sheet metal or tough materials on site, control and cutting power make all the difference. The Stanley STA214563 Yellow Aviation Snips Straight Cut 250mm are engineered for professional performance, combining strength, leverage, and grip in a durable hand tool designed for repeated trade use.

Built from forged chrome molybdenum alloy steel, these snips are designed to withstand high cutting forces without premature wear. The high-leverage compound cutting action multiplies hand force, allowing you to cut thicker materials with less effort compared to standard tin snips. This reduces hand fatigue during prolonged cutting tasks.

The serrated cutting edges provide a secure bite on the material, preventing slippage while cutting — particularly useful when working with smooth sheet steel, aluminium, or plastic materials. These snips are capable of cutting up to 18 gauge steel (approx. 1.2mm) and are suitable for a wide range of materials including:

• Aluminium sheet

• Cold rolled sheet steel

• Copper

• Sheet uPVC

• Wire mesh

• Leather

• Plastic

A one-handed automatic latch mechanism allows quick opening with a simple squeeze of the handles, improving workflow efficiency and safe storage when not in use. The bi-material ergonomic handles provide enhanced comfort and grip, reducing hand strain and improving control in demanding cutting applications.

With an overall length of 250mm (10 inches), these straight cut aviation snips are ideal for controlled straight-line cuts and trimming tasks in fabrication, roofing, ducting, metalwork, and general construction.

If you require durable, high-leverage sheet metal cutting performance backed by Stanley’s trusted tool engineering, the STA214563 is built to handle the job.

Key Features

• Straight cut aviation snips

• 250mm (10in) overall length

• High-leverage compound cutting action

• Forged chrome molybdenum alloy steel blades

• Serrated cutting edges to prevent material slippage

• One-handed automatic latch release

• Bi-material ergonomic handles for comfort and control

• Cuts up to 18 gauge steel

• Suitable for aluminium, copper, uPVC, wire mesh, leather and plastic

Technical Specifications

• Model: Yellow Aviation Snip – Straight Cut

• SKU: STA214563

• MPN: 2-14-563

• Length: 250mm (10in)

• Cutting Capacity: Up to 18 gauge steel (approx. 1.2mm)

• Blade Material: Forged chrome molybdenum alloy

• Cutting Edge: Serrated

• Handle Type: Bi-material ergonomic grip

• Latch Type: Automatic one-handed release

• Weight: Approx. 0.40kg

• Colour: Yellow / Black

What’s Included

• 1 × Stanley STA214563 Yellow Aviation Snips Straight Cut 250mm