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Klein Tools 1102S Aviation Snips, Straight Cutting Pattern
Model: KLN-1102S
Aviation Snips, Straight Cutting Pattern
Features
Replacement spring (Cat. No. P406) available
Latch keeps jaws closed when not in use
Contoured plastic handles are comfortable and color-coded by...
Klein Tools
$84.76
$24.14
Klein Tools Aviation Snips Straight Cut 18 Gauge Steel Cutting Capacity with Spring-Action Lock
Professional straight-cut aviation snips for precision metal cutting applications
Klein Tools delivers professional-grade aviation snips engineered for reliable straight cutting performance. These snips feature forged steel serrated blades with 18 gauge steel and 22 gauge stainless steel cutting capacity, spring-action lock mechanism, and contoured plastic grips over hardened steel handles for superior durability and one-handed operation.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 18 Gauge Steel Cutting Capacity: Handles demanding metal cutting tasks with precision and reliability for professional applications.
- Forged Steel Serrated Blades: Delivers superior strength and cutting performance with enhanced grip on materials for clean cuts.
- Spring-Action Lock: Enables convenient one-handed operation and secure tool storage when not in use.
- ASME B107.16M Compliance: Meets professional performance standards ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
- Contoured Plastic Over Hardened Steel Handles: Provides comfortable grip and enhanced durability for extended use.
- Color-Coded Yellow Design: Offers easy identification and organization in professional tool collections.
- Convenient Hang-Hole: Enables organized storage and quick access in workshop environments.
Technical Specifications
- Blade Curvature: Straight
- Blade Edge: Serrated
- Blade Length: 1.5" (3.8 cm)
- Blade Material: Forged Steel
- Blade Tip: Blunt
- Color Code: Yellow
- Cutting Capacity: 18 Gauge Steel and 22 Gauge Stainless Steel
- Cutting Length: 1.5" (3.8 cm)
- Cutting Pattern: Straight/Wide Curves
- Department: Electrical
- Depth: 10.5000 in
- Handed: Ambidextrous
- Handle Material: Contoured Plastic Over Hardened Steel
- Handle Orientation: Straight
- Handle Type: Plastic Contoured Grip
- Handled: Ambidextrous
- Height: 1.0000 in
- Material: Steel
- Overall Height: 0.9" (2.2 cm)
- Overall Length: 10.063" (25.6 cm)
- Overall Width: 3.75" (9.1 cm)
- Product Details: Aviation
- Product Finish: Sand Blast with Oil Rub
- Product Group: Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup: Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type: Aviation
- Standard: ASME B107.16M
- Tension Adjustment: Bolt
- Weight: 1.0000 lbs
- Width: 2.5000 in
Professional Applications
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance
- HVAC Ductwork Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Automotive Repair and Modification
- Construction and Building Trades
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Professional Tool Collections
Why Choose Klein Tools Quality?
Klein Tools aviation snips deliver professional reliability with ASME B107.16M performance standard compliance and forged steel construction. The sand blast with oil rub finish and hardened steel handle construction ensure long-lasting durability for demanding professional applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Blade Curvature:
- Straight
- Blade Edge:
- Serrated
- Blade Length:
- 1.5" (3.8 cm)
- Blade Material:
- Forged Steel
- Blade Tip:
- Blunt
- Color Code:
- Yellow
- Cutting Capacity:
- 18 Gauge Steel and 22 Gauge Stainless Steel
- Cutting Length:
- 1.5" (3.8 cm)
- Cutting Pattern:
- Straight/Wide Curves
- Handed:
- Ambidextrous
- Handle Material:
- Contoured Plastic Over Hardened Steel
- Handle Orientation:
- Straight
- Handle Type:
- Plastic Contoured Grip
- Handled:
- Ambidextrous
- Overall Height:
- 0.9" (2.2 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 10.063" (25.6 cm)
- Overall Width:
- 3.75" (9.1 cm)
- Standards:
- ASME B107.16M
- Tension Adjustment:
- Bolt
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Snips
- Product Finish:
- Sand Blast with Oil Rub
- Product Details:
- Aviation
- Product Height:
- 1.0000 in
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Weight:
- 1.0000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.5000 in
- Product Depth:
- 10.5000 in
Klein Tools 1202S – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will Klein 1202S aviation snips cut 18 gauge galvanized duct and stainless flashing?
The Klein 1202S straight-cut aviation snips are rated to 18 gauge steel and 22 gauge stainless steel. So 18 gauge galvanized duct is within capacity, but stainless has to be 22 gauge or thinner. Push them through heavier stainless and you will roll the edge on the blades.
2) Are the yellow-handled aviation snips only for straight cuts, or can they follow a curve?
Yellow is the straight-cut color code. The 1202S cuts straight lines and wide curves, but it will not turn a tight radius. For tight left or right turns you want the red (left) or green (right) offset snips instead. Yellow is the one to reach for on long rips down a sheet or trimming duct to length.
3) Can a left-handed tech use the Klein 1202S snips?
Yes. The 1202S is ambidextrous, with a straight handle orientation, so it works the same in either hand. That matters for a shop buying a fleet of snips, since you only need one part number.
4) Do these Klein snips lock closed for pouch carry?
They do. The 1202S has a spring-action lock, so the snips open under spring return for one-handed cutting and latch shut for storage. There is also a hang-hole in the handle for a pegboard or a tool hook.
5) Can the blade tension on the 1202S be adjusted when it gets loose?
Tension is set by a bolt at the pivot, so the blades can be snugged back up as they wear rather than scrapping the tool. Blades are forged steel with a serrated edge, which bites the sheet and keeps it from sliding out mid-cut.
6) Do these snips meet a spec I can put on a government or institutional tool submittal?
The 1202S is built to ASME B107.16M, the performance standard for snips. That is the reference most MRO and public-agency tool specs call out, so it can be cited directly on a submittal.
7) Is the blunt tip on the Klein 1202S a problem for starting a cut in the middle of a panel?
The tip is blunt, so these are not meant to pierce a panel to start an interior cut. Start from an edge, or drill or punch an opening first and cut out from there. The blunt tip is deliberate, it is safer working overhead in a ceiling or inside a duct run.
8) How long are the blades on the Klein 1202S, and what does that mean for cutting sheet?
Blade and cutting length are both 1.5 inches (3.8 cm), with the tool measuring 10.063 inches (25.6 cm) overall. A short cutting length like that means more repeated strokes on a long rip, but it gives better control at a scribe line than a long-cut shear. Overall width is 3.75 inches and height 0.9 inches, and it weighs about 1 lb.
9) Will the handles hold up to daily sheet metal work, or are they just plastic?
The grips are contoured plastic molded over hardened steel handles, not plastic alone, so the load goes through steel. Finish on the tool is a sand blast with oil rub. It holds up to repeated duct fabrication and electrical rough-in work.
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Does the Klein Tools 1202S come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools 1202S is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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