Weighing 17 lb, No. 1 portable shear has offset frame constructed to permit shearing of wide sheets, straight cuts, or outside curves. Blades are made of tool steel and can be removed for sharpening. With 1/8 in. mild steel shear capacity and 5/16 in. mild steel rod-cutting capacity, tool has 24 in. handle mechanism that works in compound fashion to simplify cutting. Special latch is hinged to allow vise mounting or bench mounting.