Product Description
Milwaukee 10 in. Straight Cutting Aviation Snips
Model Number: 48-22-4560
The Milwaukee 48-22-4560 10 in. Straight Cutting Aviation Snips are professional-grade inline hand snips engineered for HVAC installers, sheet metal contractors, roofers, siding crews, metal fabricators, and any tradesperson making straight cuts in sheet metal materials. The inline (non-offset) design is the right choice for benchwork, vise-held cutting, and applications where the operator approaches the workpiece directly from above without needing to clear material below the cut line. The RED color-coded handle identifies this as the straight-cut model in Milwaukee's color-coded aviation snip lineup, alongside the green-handled left-cut and yellow-handled right-cut variants. For long, continuous cuts in sheets and panels where the operator's hand needs to clear the cut material during the cutting pass, see the matching Milwaukee 48-22-4562 Straight Cutting Offset Aviation Snips, which features a 45 degree offset handle and a longer 1.89 in. blade for clearance during extended cutting passes.
The blades are forged steel with laser-hardened cutting edges, the construction approach that delivers up to 10 times more cuts than cast-blade snips before edge degradation. Forged blades retain their geometry under cutting load where cast blades deform, twist, or chip, which means cleaner cuts, longer service life, and lower per-cut tool cost across the life of the snips. The serrated blade pattern grips the workpiece during the cut to prevent the material from slipping forward as the blades close, delivering smoother, cleaner cuts with less operator effort. The Milwaukee BOLT LOCK pivot system ensures the blades won't loosen during long cuts or with extended use, eliminating the gradual blade-gap creep that affects conventional snip pivots over time. Chrome plating across the blade and metal hardware provides rust protection for the daily exposure to moisture, sweat, and weathering that hand snips see across their service life.
Ergonomic comfort grip handles are designed to deliver low-effort cutting across long workdays, with the rubber overlay reducing hand fatigue compared to bare metal or hard plastic grips on competing aviation snips. The blade shape is engineered to curl the cut material away from the cutting path, keeping the operator's view of the cut line clear during the cutting pass. The one-handed metal swing lock secures the snips in the closed position for safe pocket carry and tool pouch storage, and is easily operated with a single hand without setting down other tools. A tether-ready lanyard hole at the handle end accepts standard tool lanyards for working-at-heights applications including scissor lift, ladder, and rooftop work, where dropped-object prevention is a jobsite safety requirement. The 48-22-4560 is rated for 18-gauge cold-rolled steel and 22-gauge stainless steel at the maximum capacity, covering the vast majority of HVAC and architectural sheet metal applications. The snips are part of Milwaukee's complete aviation snip lineup, which is also available in left-cut and right-cut variants for curved and shaped cuts, sold separately under their respective part numbers.
Features
- Straight-cut inline aviation snips for benchwork and direct cutting applications
- RED color-coded handle identifies the straight-cut model in Milwaukee's aviation snip lineup
- Forged steel blades deliver up to 10X more cuts than cast-blade competitors
- Laser-hardened cutting edges for extended service life
- Serrated blade pattern grips material to prevent slip during cuts
- Blade shape curls cut material away to keep the cut line in view
- BOLT LOCK pivot system ensures the blades won't loosen during long cuts
- Chrome plating provides rust protection on blades and hardware
- Ergonomic comfort grip rubber handles reduce hand fatigue during extended use
- One-handed metal swing lock secures the snips for safe storage
- Tether-ready lanyard hole accepts standard tool lanyards for working-at-heights applications
- Cuts up to 18 gauge cold-rolled steel and up to 22 gauge stainless steel
- Pairs with the Milwaukee 48-22-4562 Straight Cutting Offset Aviation Snips (45 degree offset, 1.89 in. blade) for applications where material clearance during extended cuts matters
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Catalog Number: 48-22-4560
- Tool Type: Straight Cutting Aviation Snips (Inline)
- Overall Length: 9.88 in. (10 in. nominal)
- Blade Length: 1.5 in.
- Handle Length: 6.52 in.
- Blade Material: Forged Steel with laser-hardened edges
- Blade Type: Serrated
- Handle Material: Rubber comfort grip overlay
- Handle Color: Red (straight-cut color code)
- Handle Design: Inline (no offset)
- Cutting Capacity (Cold-Rolled Steel): Up to 18 gauge
- Cutting Capacity (Stainless Steel): Up to 22 gauge
- Pivot System: BOLT LOCK
- Finish: Chrome plating for rust protection
- Lock Mechanism: One-handed metal swing lock
- Tether Hole: Yes (lanyard-ready)
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-4560 10 in. Straight Cutting Aviation Snips
- Note: This is the inline design with a 1.5 in. blade. For the 45 degree offset version with a longer 1.89 in. blade, see the Milwaukee 48-22-4562 Straight Cutting Offset Aviation Snips (Red handle), sold separately
- Note: For curved or shaped cuts, see the Milwaukee left-cut (Green handle) and right-cut (Yellow handle) aviation snips, sold separately
