{"product_id":"malco-max-2000","title":"Malco MAX 2000 Left Cut Aviation Snip","description":"\u003carticle itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c!-- HEADER --\u003e\u003cheader style=\"background-color: #c41e3a; color: #ffffff; padding: 28px 30px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eMalco MAX 2000 Left Cut Aviation Snip\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eCuts Left | 18 Gauge Steel Capacity | Alloy Steel Blades | Made in USA | Ships Nationwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\" style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Malco MAX 2000 Left Cut Aviation Snip (Model M2001EV) delivers professional-grade cutting performance for sheet metal up to 18 gauge. Featuring hardened alloy steel blades with serrated lower jaws for solid gripping power, compound handle-to-head linkage for maximum leverage, and all-new molded thermoplastic grips that fit any hand size. The ambidextrous one-hand-operation metal latch and fast-adjusting pivot bolt ensure reliability even after repetitive heavy gauge use. Starting at \u003cstrong\u003e$54.99\u003c\/strong\u003e. In stock with nationwide shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- BUSINESS INFO STRIP --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 160px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eProfessional contractors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 160px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eStarting At\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003e$54.99 per snip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 160px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eFulfillment\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eShips all 50 states\u003cbr\u003e+ Local pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 160px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003e18 gauge steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRICING TABLE --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eProduct \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"priceCurrency\" content=\"USD\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"availability\" content=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"itemCondition\" content=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"priceValidUntil\" content=\"2026-12-31\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"686046532769\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #c41e3a; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCut Direction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAvailable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr itemprop=\"offers\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Offer\" style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eM2001EV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e686046532769\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eLeft Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"price\" content=\"54.99\"\u003e$54.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; width: 35%;\"\u003eTool Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e10 in (254 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLength of Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e1-3\/8 in (34.9 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e18 gauge cold rolled steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"material\" style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eHardened alloy steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLower Jaw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSerrated for solid gripping power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCuts Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMolded thermoplastic (Red)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eAmbidextrous one-hand-operation metal latch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLeverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCompound handle-to-head linkage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0.90 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"brand\" style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMalco (Made in USA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"sku\" style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e686046532769\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT CUT vs RIGHT CUT vs STRAIGHT COMPARISON --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eLeft Cut vs. Right Cut vs. Straight Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #c41e3a; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLeft Cut (M2001)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRight Cut (M2002)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStraight Cut (M2003)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCurve Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCuts curves to the left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003eCuts curves to the right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003eCuts straight lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHandle Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClockwise circles, left curves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003eCounter-clockwise circles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003eLong straight cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e18 gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003e18 gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #718096;\"\u003e18 gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eHVAC Ductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eCutting sheet metal duct sections, transitions, and fittings for residential and commercial HVAC installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eGutter Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTrimming aluminum and galvanized gutter sections, miters, and custom end caps for seamless installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eRoofing \u0026amp; Flashing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eCutting metal roofing panels, drip edge, step flashing, and custom trim pieces for professional roofing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSheet Metal Fabrication\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eGeneral purpose cutting in metal shops, custom fabrication, and automotive bodywork applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eMaterial Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #c41e3a; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGauge Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCold Rolled Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e18-26 gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent — rated capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGalvanized Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e18-26 gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent — primary use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e16-26 gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent — gutter work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVinyl \u0026amp; Plastics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eVarious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVery Good — fast cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLayered Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMultiple thin layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGood — compound leverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e22-26 gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #ffc107; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFair — requires more force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- USAGE GUIDE --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eHow to Use the Malco MAX 2000 Left Cut Snip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark your cut line on the sheet metal with a marker or scribe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the one-hand latch by pressing it from the top or side—accessible from either direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the snip blades at the edge of the material with the cut line visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left curves and clockwise circles, keep the waste material to the right of the blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze the handles firmly—the compound linkage multiplies your hand leverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake smooth, full strokes rather than short nibbling cuts for cleaner edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the serrated lower jaw to grip the material—do not force the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue cutting along the marked line, keeping the snip at a comfortable angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor tight curves, use shorter strokes and reposition the material as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the latch after use to protect the blades and maintain spring tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always wear safety glasses and cut-resistant gloves when cutting sheet metal. Cut edges are sharp. Inspect blades before use and replace if damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eWhat is the cutting capacity of the MAX 2000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003eThe Malco MAX 2000 M2001EV cuts up to 18 gauge cold rolled steel. It also handles aluminum, galvanized steel, vinyl plastics, and layered metals with ease thanks to the compound handle-to-head linkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eWhat does \"Left Cut\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003eLeft cut snips are designed to cut curves that turn to the left, or to make clockwise circular cuts. The blade geometry allows the waste material to curl away to the right while you cut. Red handles indicate left cut by industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eWhat makes MAX 2000 different from standard aviation snips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003eMAX 2000 snips feature hardened alloy steel blades with precision ground cutting edges for minimal force cuts and maximum service life. The compound linkage multiplies hand leverage, and the narrower grip opening accommodates both large and small hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eAre the pivot bolt and latch durable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003eYes. The fast-adjusting, long-life pivot bolt holds desired adjustment even after repetitive use in heavy gauge metal. The all-metal latch design will not loosen or hang up with repetitive use, unlike plastic latches found on cheaper snips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eIs this product made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003eYes. The Malco MAX 2000 M2001EV is manufactured in the United States by Malco Products, SBC, a Minnesota-based company with over 70 years of tool manufacturing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ORDERING \u0026 FULFILLMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #c41e3a; border-left: 4px solid #c41e3a; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Fulfillment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eShips to all 50 states. Most orders ship same or next business day. Free shipping available on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eLocal Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eContractor pickup available at our location. Call ahead to confirm availability and hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c41e3a; font-size: 14px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eBulk Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eVolume pricing available for contractors and distributors. 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