One advantage of straight-blade snips is that curves are easy to cut because metal cannot roll over the top of the blade.

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Not possible
• D. Not true

Answer: (A)

Straight-blade snips are best for straight cuts; they’re not well suited for following curves. When you try to cut a curved line with a straight edge, the metal tends to push up and ride against the blade, making the cut wander and often producing a jagged or uneven edge. To cut curves cleanly, curved-blade snips are used because their shape lets the blade stay aligned with the curve as you cut. The idea that curves are easy to cut because metal cannot roll over the top of the blade isn’t accurate. So, the statement isn’t true.