...and I don't mean me ;-) Can anyone confirm what this is (photo links below)? Seems most likely gardening secateurs but I don't see this particular design appearing anywhere else (e.g. here). Is it for cutting sheet goods of some kind(?) Nice robust spring mechanism, similar to other tools I've seen but not identical. I'm asking here because I'd rather not abuse it on the wrong material. Thanks for any insight. (This hand tool was passed down to me; I've de-rusted and oiled it and will sharpen later.)
Could be either. Never seen tin snips like that. Trt them out though on a bit of mild steel sheet and report back.
Thank you all! I tested and it is not cutting anything well. I believe the blades have been forced apart so I will try to get them realigned then sharpened...