The new M8R and M9R Vertical Snips are equipped with angled blades that allow for much greater reach and maneuvering in overhead and other awkward, hard-to-reach areas. The American-made M8R and M9R promise to extend reach and lessen the strain of cutting during awkward applications. They can also make cutting more convenient in table-top or floor-level conditions. The tools are designed to cut up to 22-gauge steel.