A Collection of American Forged Steel Metal Cutting Snips and Nippers

An assortment of vintage metalworking and tailoring tools, primarily constructed from forged steel. The group includes various patterns of tin snips, compound action shears, and specialized cutting tools. A pair of compound snips is stamped on the upper pivot plate with a circular mark containing Blue Grass, the model number BGR-510, and the text CUTS STRAIGHT MADE IN U.S.A. Another pair of forged steel snips features the raised letters FORGED U.S.A. on one handle and is stamped BLUE GRASS BG-782 on the shank. A pair of straight-blade snips is stamped CRUSADER on the handle. A pair of end-cutting nippers is stamped PINE KNOT on the side of the handle. A large pair of industrial shears features the name JOHN PRINGLE impressed into the blade. One set of shears bears an oval mark on the blade containing the word CLIMAX. The tools feature various handle configurations including simple forged loops, spring-loaded grips, and one pair with remains of a black plastic or rubberized handle coating. The largest snips measure approximately 14 inches in length.