BESSEY industrial snips and cutters offer tradesmen the advantage of choosing fine quality at a competitive price. Quality in cutting tools means a sharper cut and a cutting edge with a longer life. BESSEY D16 series are the highest quality of any traditional style and size aviation snip. Blade hardness is a big part in a snips longevity, harder blades last longer. The cutting edge of the D16 series is even harder than the competitions so called Special Hardened version of their snip. BESSEY. Simply better.