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Someone loaned me these 3 inch straight snips for straight cuts in thin sheet, they are at least 50 years old. They cut great AND leave a smooth cut. I have tried purchasing a modern equivalent; they are 'Okay-ish', but they do not leave as nice a cut as those old gems. Does anyone know what these old snips are specifically called, and where I could source them? I offered my buddy $60 for them and got a resounding 'nope'...
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