12 best scissors for metal

Metal shears are actively used on construction sites, in the repair of apartments and houses, as well as in various workshops. With their help, you can cut in a straight line or cut aluminum, copper, galvanized steel, metal-ceramic and other materials. The tool is used for cutting profiles for drywall, metal trimming, corrugated. Other models are capable of cutting steel bars, nails, bolts.

To navigate this diversity, we have prepared a ranking of the best scissors for metal, based on feedback from craftsmen, builders and ordinary users. Our experts made their contribution to the evaluation of goods, exploring the characteristics of the tool. This information will help you choose the right scissors for cutting metal of a specific thickness and shape.

How to choose a scissors for metal

Before studying the rating we will briefly highlight the main criteria for the selection of scissors for metal. Understanding these parameters, the buyer will be able to better understand the quality of the product and its suitability for a particular job. Scissors for cutting metal is chosen according to the following characteristics:

1. The direction of the cut. The tool can be right (held in the left hand and cut straight and to the right), left (cut straight and left, held by the right hand) and straight (placed in any hand and cut only straight).
2. Connection point. The two halves of the scissors are fixed with a bolt or an axle with a rivet. The central fixation is convenient for short cuts (5-30 mm), trimming, trimming. The tool with the displaced center allows to carry out long longitudinal cuts (to 10-100 cm), without resting against edges of iron preparation.
3. Blade Material. The cutting edge is made of chrome-molybdenum and chrome-vanadium alloy. The strongest will be the chrome-nickel version or high carbon steel.
4. Cutting thickness. It should always be indicated on the package and indicates the maximum cross-section of steel that they can cut. The indicator varies from 0.3 to 16 mm. If you do not follow these guidelines, the cutting edge will quickly become dull or deformed.
5. Handle type. If you have to work only periodically, then one-component handles are enough, softening the pressure. With daily use, it is better to choose two-component handles with an ergonomic grip due to cutouts for fingers, which will allow you to securely hold the tool even in sweaty hands.
6. total length. Scissors come in lengths from 17.5 to 95 cm. The larger the indicator, the longer the cut can be made in one press or the pressure from the levers is stronger. In some processes, long scissors save time or effort, but wearing them at a belt is less convenient.
7. type of drive. Scissors for cutting metal can be with a small hand drive for thin sheet steel or rods. Other models are placed on the table and have an elongated drive, allowing you to cut blanks with a cross section of up to 1.6 cm. For even greater thicknesses, there are products with a hydraulic drive.

In addition to the above parameters, scissors are divided by purpose, which is described in detail in the categories of our rating.

Top metal scissors rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best scissors for cutting sheet metal	1	Hazet 1961R-1	8 658 ₽
	2	NWS 070-12-350	3 028 ₽
	3	KRAFTOOL 2325-L	1 029 ₽
	4	Gross 78327	775 ₽
The best cutting scissors for metal	1	KNIPEX KN-9055280	5 787 ₽
The best lever scissors	1	Enkor Korvet-568	3 2752 ₽
Top hydraulic shears	1	KVT BRG-12	3 970 ₽
The best reinforcing shears (bolt cutters)	1	KNIPEX KN-7182950	15 005 ₽
	2	STAYER 2330-090 900 mm	1 520 ₽
	3	Brigadir 23000 600 mm	2 175 ₽
	4	Enkor 27310	1 120 ₽
	5	Zubr 23313-045 450 mm	718 ₽

The best scissors for cutting sheet metal

Products from this category of rating are designed for cutting or trimming sheets of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper plates. Most often, such a tool is used by tinsmith or drywall. He also actively used in the manufacture of manufacturing ventilation systems and gutters.

Hazet 1961R-1

Rating: 4.9

The first place of our rating is occupied by goods from the German brand Hazet. The shears are made of two metals, where high-carbon steel is responsible for the cutting part, and the drive is made of stainless alloy. This design reliably protects the material from corrosion and prolongs its service life. This product is suitable for performing straight and curly cuts. That the hand did not come off, high limiters are provided. To prevent pinched fingers, emphasis is placed on the drive.

Our experts put the product in the rating as the best for several positions at once. Due to the thick jaws, the tool is able to cut through the cross section of ordinary metal to 1.8 mm. It turns out to carve them and reinforced sheet metal thickness up to 1.2 mm. In addition to power, users in reviews like the convenience of holding due to the thick handles. They evenly distribute the load when pressed. Another advantage of the product is high build quality and long service life. With proper treatment, they will withstand up to 10 years of active use.

NWS 070-12-350

Rating: 4.8

In the second place in the ranking is another product from Germany, but produced in the United Arab Emirates. The second name of this model is Pelikan. This is due to the shape of the blades and curved handles, similar to the long beak of a bird. Due to this implementation, it is convenient to cut the sheet iron with scissors, placing them both above and below the surface. Knives in the manufacture were subjected to additional inductive hardening (heating by an electromagnetic field) and brought to the hardness of steel 57-59 HRC. The tool has a length of 35 cm and can be operated with one or both hands. The maximum cross-section of the metal being cut is 1.2 mm.

According to our experts, the product should be in the rating due to high performance with longitudinal cuts. The length of the edges of it is 8 cm, which allows you to quickly cut out sheet iron. The invention of the German company is different and convenience due to the built-in spring, which provides easy dilution of the blades for the next pressure.

KRAFTOOL 2325-L

Rating: 4.7

In third place ranking is the German brand, assembled in Taiwan. The model has a length of 26 cm and the working part is made of a chromium-molybdenum alloy. The maximum thickness of the metal being cut is 1.5 mm. Wizards in the reviews note that if you work with a professional flooring and a profile with a cross section of up to 0.8 mm, the sharpening lasts a long time, despite its everyday use. Due to the complex system of joining the levers does not require significant effort to press. High stops prevent the instrument from slipping out of wet hands.The design is connected with bolts and nuts, rather than rivets, so the tightness of the combination of knives can be adjusted.

We ranked the scissors for their safe performance. Knives are fixed in the closed position with an additional bracket. Such a device is useful for roofers for trimming metal tiles and corrugated flooring, which often have to be placed on the belt when moving around the roof. They are also universal (it can be cut lengthwise and trimmed), therefore on the roof it will be possible to manage with one copy.

Gross 78327

Rating: 4.6

Fourth place in the ranking took another German product manufactured in China. The model is sold under the name Piranha, since its forms are similar to this river predator. But it is remarkable not only external features. Lame-molybdenum alloy was subjected to induction hardening, and knives obtained a hardness of 60-62 HRC, surpassing the performance of more expensive brands. This copy is suitable for non-ferrous metals and stainless steel. Buyers in the reviews like their two-component handle that fits comfortably in their hand. All connections are bolted in the design, so the adjustment of the stroke and the degree of clamping of the blades can always be set according to its convenience.

We marked this model in the ranking as the most compact and affordable. Due to its length of 23 cm, it will be useful for gypsum plasterboard and installers of suspended ceilings in order to trim the profile at a height and not carry a heavy tool. Weight 350 g almost not felt on the belt. At the same time scissors will cope with metal section up to 1.5 mm.

The best cutting scissors for metal

Vysevoe scissors are different from other types of opportunity to cut through in a single pass is not a thin line, but a wide strip. The device cuts the material along two lines at once, forming a passage with a width of 1 to 3 mm. In addition to the knives there is a snap for breaking the chip and removing it, which immediately forms a finished hole for installation. Such models from the rating will be useful for creating various grooves and cuts in the metal used in the installation of slopes, ebbs or electrical panels.

KNIPEX KN-9055280

Rating: 4.9

In this category of rating, we have identified only one qualitative model from the German manufacturer. Knipex supplied scissors with double knives, which allow the cutting of metal with a thickness of 1.2 mm. In plastic, it will be possible to cut a groove even at a workpiece thickness of 2 mm The drive and the working part of them from chromium-vanadium alloy, not subject to corrosion. On the spout, the manufacturer placed the chipbreaker in the form of a bracket with a protrusion that provides a clean cut without additional processing of the edges. The maximum width grip on the model is 2.7 mm. Tool steel was calcined in oil to keep sharpening longer.

Our experts have made cutting scissors like by their quality and long service life, for which they are listed in the best. In this model, metal cutting and chip breaking are carried out in one press, which reduces the number of manipulations with the workpiece and does not require further processing. The blades in the model are replaceable, so after exhausting their resource, you will not have to buy a new tool, but just a snap for it.

The best lever scissors

Lever shears for metal have rigid and movable knives. The latter is driven by a long lever that transmits pressure through a gear mechanism. Due to this design a small pressure of the operator is transformed into a huge force. The tool from this category of rating can cut sheet metal, rods, square, angle and strip of metal. But because of the large mass and dimensions, they are only suitable for stationary placement in workshops and in factories.

Enkor Korvet-568

Rating: 4.8

In this category of the best rating, only one model from the Russian manufacturer Enkor stands out. The machine has a fixed lower platform and the upper blade, 200 mm long with adjustable stroke. To prevent the workpiece from shifting under pressure, a clamp and a thread clamp are provided. Users in the reviews note the accuracy of the cut and ease of progress. With such scissors to perform operations can not even physically prepared people. The unit is capable of cutting through a Tauri or a corner with a section of 40x6 cm, a rod with a diameter of 1.6 cm or a strip 10 cm wide and 1 cm thick.

Our experts have made the product in the rating due to the high power of the machine. This is the best option to organize cutting of thick metal in the absence of electricity. In terms of productivity, the model is capable of overtaking angle grinders on serial manipulations on cutting reinforcement, square or strip.

Top hydraulic shears

Hydraulic shears are supplied inside with a rod driven by oil pressure. Attached to the end of the piston blade. The counterpart is fixed. The working part is performed in the form of a C-shaped or with long parallel knives. The operator inflates the pressure manually, acting on the handle.

KVT BRG-12

Rating: 4.9

The tool of this category is specific and is useful only under certain conditions, therefore we selected only one model from the Russian manufacturer in the rating of the best. Hydraulic shears produce a force of 5 tons, so it is easy to cut the rebar, square or bar with a diameter of 12 mm. To do this, they have a pumping lever and a cylinder with a piston. The whole body is metal (except the second handle), which reduces the likelihood of damage from falling. For quick pressure relief there is a valve with signed arrows. It is convenient to transport scissors from object to object conveniently in a plastic case that comes with the kit.

Masters in the reviews like that the product is not subject to mandatory certification according to technical regulations (the official letter of the manufacturer on the sellers website), so its use is not limited to objects subject to state control. And our experts liked the product by lightly cutting the reinforcement with a cross section of up to 12 mm, which is practical when knitting armored belt during construction work. This will not require power lines to the top of the building, and hydraulics will protect your hands from overwork.

The best reinforcing shears (bolt cutters)

Reinforcing scissors are designed for snacking bolts, bars and fittings due to large levers that convert the forces from manual squeezing by the operator. The longer the lever, the more powerful the pressure.

KNIPEX KN-7182950

Rating: 4.8

In the first place in this category of rating is a product from the German company Knipex. The bolt cutter is available in red color, well distinguished among construction materials, so it is easy to find on the site.Wizards in reviews praise him for the thick handles, which soften the pressure from the levers during operation. The metal part is made of chrome-vanadium alloy and has a rod thickness of 11 mm. The material was additionally hardened in oil to increase strength. The hardness of the tool is 62 HRC, which is not shown by all competitors. The cutting part can be set to the width of the disclosure in 12 different positions, which improves performance with the same type of manipulation.

Our experts put the model in the rating due to the special shape of the headband. Unlike other shears for metal, these cutting sponges are designed for side-setting. This facilitates use in narrow places, since the master needs to locate them, not perpendicular to the plane, but in parallel. This option is great for working with roll nets.

STAYER 2330-090 900 mm

Rating: 4.7

In the second place ranking products from the brand Stayer, owned by the German corporation Kraftool. The tool is able to cut through non-hardened steel (HRC 20) with a cross-section of up to 1.6 cm in one click. In the case of red-hot rods (with HRC 30 strength), the scissors will cross-section up to 1.1 cm. In order to provide such strength of the blades, tool steel is hardened by high-frequency currents. Great effort is possible due to the long arms of 90 cm.

We have identified this model in the ranking as the most powerful and suitable for harsh building conditions. Bolt cutter cope with thick reinforcement without damaging the sponge. Masters, judging by the reviews, like their reinforced connector, which prolongs the life of the product despite regular loads. The headband is covered with phosphating, so you can work in the rain or in wet weather, without fear of spoiling expensive fixture.

Brigadir 23000 600 mm

Rating: 4.6

In third place ranking is the product from the domestic manufacturer, but from the segment of the premium tool. Reinforcing scissors are made of chrome-molybdenum alloy and equipped with a stop to prevent pinching of the fingers. The levers are powder coated, resistant to precipitation and alkalis, and the working part is phosphated. Users in reviews like usability with minimal settings. The length of the levers is 60 cm, so they get to eat a bolt with a diameter of up to 9 mm.

Our experts evaluated the product for simplicity of design and increased endurance. There is no clamping regulator in its scheme, and although this is a minus for the functional, it also increases the strength of the performance. Scissors for metal weigh only 1 kg, which is much easier than analogs, and is convenient for use throughout the day or at a height.

Enkor 27310

Rating: 4.5

In the fourth place of the rating is another domestic model, but at a more pleasant price. Armature scissors have a length of 60 cm and are equipped with thick handles with a cross section of 10 mm. The tool is made of chrome-vanadium steel and painted with powder paint. By weight, it is lighter than bulky bolt cutters, but not by much - the figure is 2.6 kg. The build quality is not inferior to the European - in the design there is no backlash and deformation of the casting.To make it convenient to work with metal scissors, the manufacturer equipped them with embossed plates on the handles containing cutouts for fingers.

Our experts put the model in the rating as not inferior in quality to eminent brands, but differing in affordable price. According to reviews of masters, scissors cut a section of 6-8 mm without chipping, but this requires a double force setting.

Zubr 23313-045 450 mm

Rating: 4.4

At the last place of the rating is another domestic product. This is a compact model with a length of 45 cm, belonging to the category of semi-professional tools. The sponges are made of chrome-molybdenum steel, and then subjected to quenching by induction. They do not have a regulator of the degree of pressing, but an eccentric allows you to adjust the density of the blades. It is especially convenient to hold them due to the massive rubber covers on the handles that most users like in reviews. Some even manage to work with them with one hand, pressing the lever to the body. With such a tool, it will turn out to have a snack not hardened metal with a cross section of 0.8 cm and hardened steel up to 0.6 cm.

We recommend these scissors in the rating as practical for occasional work in the yard of a private house. With their help, it will be possible to quickly put up a fence, pull a fence out of the net, mount a frame for weaving grapes, etc. The price of scissors is also one of the most attractive in the category.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.