FORGED BLADE
OFFSET MODELS
Offset Models are versatile and easiest to
use when cutting full sheets of material
and tight curves. Each tool cuts a wide
range of sheet materials including sheet
metal, vinyl, plastic, rubber, screening,
canvas, cloth, cardboard, and more.

WHY MIDWEST?

• Strongest Blades
The hot drop-forged process uses the grain structure
of steel to produce maximum strength
• Longest Lasting Cutting Edge
The hot drop-forged blades of molybdenum alloy
steel are Austemper heat-treated for a long-lasting
cutting edge
• Stays in Adjustment
Blade pivot bolt is threaded into the bottom blade
keeping blades in adjustment for ease of operation
• Optimum Serrations
Blades have 40 serrations per inch to grip
material without scarring
• Highest Quality Components
Grade 8 blade pivot bolt and heavy-duty doubleoverwound spring are unconditionally guaranteed!
• Compound Leverage
Multiplies handle force by 8:1
• Strongest Handles
High tensile strength steel will not bend from hand
pressure and provides efficient conversion of hand
force to cutting power
• Comfortable Grips
Kush’N-Power® grips conforms with the motion of
the user’s hands. The indented ribs prevent hand
and finger slippage