MIDWEST MWT-6510S Straight Cut Offset Aviation Snip
- Blade Length: 1 inch
- Blade Edge: Straight, Serrated
- Product Style: Straight
- Material Type: Alloy Steel
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An all alloy steel hand cutter from Midwest, weighing under a pound, built for repeated metalworking use rather than light household jobs.
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ASIN: B00P7FFF6MModel: MWT-6510SCategory: Scissors & Shears
Overview
The MIDWEST MWT-6510S is a hand cutter with an alloy steel body and handle, weighing 0.94 pounds as a single-piece tool built for metalworking use rather than light household tasks.
Midwest built its name on hand tools like aviation snips and wire cutters used in metalworking and HVAC work. All-alloy-steel construction on the MWT-6510S points to a tool meant for repeated use on sheet metal or wire rather than a lightweight household cutter.
- Alloy steel body and handle
- 0.94 pound weight
- Single piece hand tool
- Built for metalworking use
Who it's for
Suits metalworkers, HVAC installers and anyone cutting sheet metal or wire who wants an all-steel hand cutter. The listing does not give a cutting capacity, so those with a specific gauge or thickness requirement should confirm it separately.
Pros and cons
- All alloy steel body and handle
- Single piece, no assembly
- Under 1 pound for easy handling
- Cutting capacity is not specified
- Steel handle offers less cushioning than rubber grips
Performance notes
The alloy steel construction through both the body and handle is what separates a tool built for repeated metalworking use from a lighter cutter with a plastic handle, at the cost of some added weight in the hand.
Specifications
| Brand | Midwest Snips |
|---|---|
| Model | MWT-6510S |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 1 inchlower than 100% of 26 scissors & shears |
| Item Weight | 0.94 poundshigher than 69% of 84 scissors & shears |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 1 × 3 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Straight Cut |
| Finish Types | Polished |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Tin Cutting Shears |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | This product carries a limited lifetime warranty. If blades or spring should break as a result of a manufacturing defect, return tool to manufacturer. This warranty does not cover any damage to this product as a result of its misuse or abuse, nor does it cover wear, dullness or damage to cutting edg |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Straight, Serrated |
| Product Style | Straight |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Shears |
Closest rivals on specs
Klein Tools 1202S Straight Cut Aviation Snips- Blade Length 1 vs 1.5 inches (-33%)
HURRICANE 02-024 Straight Cut Aviation Tin Snips 10"- Blade Length 1 vs 1.7 inches (-41%)
Fanttik C8 Nano Cordless Electric Scissors- Blade Length 1 vs 2 inches (-50%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the MIDWEST MWT-6510S made of?
Both the body and handle are alloy steel, per the listed material spec.
How much does the MWT-6510S weigh?
0.94 pounds.
Does the listing state the MWT-6510S's cutting capacity?
No, the available specs do not include a cutting capacity or gauge rating.