“Andy™” has become synonymous with lightweight snips across the trades and is one of Malco’s best-selling product lines. All 14 products in our Andy line are manufactured for ease-of-use, empowering trade professionals to make the cleanest, most efficient cuts possible across a wide variety of materials.
As a company that focuses on providing a variety of tools for a variety of jobsite needs, Malco has continued adding to the line over the years, the latest addition being our new Andy™ Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips 12”.
About the Andy™ Line
Before diving into the specific products, here are a few fun facts about the line!
Malco brought the very first Andy snip to its portfolio in the early 1970s after acquiring the product from another manufacturer. Since then, Malco is proud to have amplified its reach to make it the go-to snip for trade professionals.
The line has always been about making the job easier and being reliable, which is why Malco has continued to release new versions to fit a variety of customer needs. For example, to make them easy to grab on the go, light gray Andy snips are prime for cutting straight lines, and Andys with the dark gray handles are versatile for all directions: straight, left and right.
To stay true to the original intention behind the product, the name Andy comes from the business that sold it, called “Anderson.” Thank you to the original “Andy” for thinking up one of the most influential tools in recent history! The Malco team is hard at work keeping that dream alive by extending the line to continue serving the trades even better year after year.
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Check out how smooth these snips shear!
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Introducing the Andy™ Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips 12” (MC12L)
Malco’s latest Andy™ offering, the Andy Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips 12” (MC12L), is aluminum handled offset pair of snips that’s lightweight, ergonomic and durable. The offset handle makes for a safer and more comfortable angle to reduce hand fatigue while cutting.
Tested in our internal lab, these snips have a competitive edge over similar products by:
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- Having a superior material flow for up to 60% faster cutting speeds.
- Producing up to 45% longer cuts when operating one-handed.
- Offering the highest maneuverability for continuous cut radii.
- Being half the size of leading competition, with better cut quality.
- Allowing for starter holes as small as ½” with a lower jaw made of investment-cast tool steel.
This versatile tool ensures that HVAC trade pros can make cuts that are longer and tighter than ever before and providing straight and left-curve cuts of the highest quality across various materials, including sheet metal, metal roofing, aluminum, stainless steel, steel siding and vinyl.
Building pros can now reduce the total number of cuts needed and decrease the total number of repetitive motions because of the full 3-inch cutting length. The upper cutting blade is easily replaceable to extend its overall life but at a cutting capacity of 20,000 cycles, the replacement need is reduced.
“Andy snips are one of Malco’s most popular product lines, so we are proud to continue building on this legacy of excellence by bringing this high-quality, new offset version to the trades,” said Nancy Gunnerson, Malco’s director of marketing. “Our team’s innovative design of the MC12L meets the most rigorous standards of cut quality, length and ease of use.”
This latest addition to the Andy line is the perfect way for trade professionals to round out their toolbox. Take a look at some of our other classics below!
Check Out the Andy™ Classic Aluminum Handle
Available in both 12” and 14”, the Andy™ Classic Aluminum Handle is a classic for a reason. Ideal for cutting vinyl siding, aluminum, copper or sheet metal, the sleek head design makes it highly maneuverable, and cutting materials is a breeze. The full 3” cutting length means straight shearing is fast and easy, and the pressure-fit inset blades makes replacement simple.
Fun fact, Malco brought back the classic handle after customers voiced that they missed it!
Don’t Miss the Andy™ Regular and Gripped Aluminum Handles
Malco also offers 12” and 14” Aluminum Handled snips in both gripped and regular options, with the 12” Aluminum Handle topping the “bestselling snips” list. Both are easy to use and make tight cuts simple — and like all Andy snips, blade replacement is a snap. When considering your options, be sure to check out the cutting models, depending on if you need straight cuts, curved or the ability to cut through multiple layers of material.
Get the Best of Both Worlds with the Andy™ Combination Snip
The Andy™ Combination Snip is a vinyl-cutter’s best friend. Its unique design features a knife-like cutting edge to facilitate a smooth slicing action for one-handed operation. It’s the perfect choice when cutting heavy grade aluminum siding, aluminum trim coil, landscape edging, vinyl flooring, carpeting and leather.
Malco Products, SBC, is committed to making “Damn Good Tools” that Work. Perform. Outlast. Check out Malco’s full line of Andy™ Snips here.