The IRWIN Gilbow G950 is a straight shear with no crank to the handle and slightly longer jaws. As with the entire Gilbow range, the blades are hardened and tempered ensuring a keen long lasting cutting edge. These Irwin Gilbow G950 12 inch straight cutting shears have no crank to the handle and accurately ground edges that ensure the material being cut does not slip out of the jaws and become damaged.The jaw faces are hollow ground to preserve the life of the cutting edge. Gilbow G950 are jointed with a nut and bolt design essential in ensuring the longest possible life of the joint, whilst keeping a good easy smooth cutting movement. Irwin Gilbow snips and shears have a great cutting capability which is much greater than the strength of the user and will provide a good, clean and easy cut edge to any workpiece.