One advantage of combination-blade snips is that the curved surface of the blade allows metal to flow over the blade, making it ideal for cutting curves.

• A. Not applicable
• B. Not sure
• C. Yes
• D. No

Answer: (C)

Blade shape and how it handles curves. The curved surface on combination-snips is designed to guide the cut along a curved path, letting the metal flow over the blade edge rather than catching or snagging. This reduces binding, keeps the sheet moving smoothly, and gives cleaner, tighter curves. In practice, that means these snips are well suited for tracing curved lines, whereas straight-use features alone wouldn’t manage curves as easily. The statement matches how the tool behaves in real use, while the other options don’t describe a practical advantage of the blade geometry.