OT - scissor recommendations

ncrockclimb

ncrockclimb

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I need a new pair of scissors. The ones we had in the past were cheap Chinese crap. They worked, but not great and not for long. I don't want to spend a ton of money, but am not bargain shopping. I just want to buy a quality pair of scissors.

The crew here is amazingly knowledgeable about a variety of subjects, and am sure you can help me in my search for a better pair of scissors. So, what do you suggest?
 
Most titanium coated shears are awesome... not too bad in the price department... the key is to only use cloth shears on cloth and have a separate set for paper... and label them so you don't mix them up


If you want something nicer Sheffield made scissors are usually pretty good
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At Blade 2016 I bought the kitchen shears and poultry shears in the upper left corner of the display case...made by Due Cigni (Italian). These might not be the kind of scissors you're looking for, but I can't say enough about the poultry shears. The grips are so comfortable, you can cut for hours. They also disassemble for cleaning. Wife likes the kitchen shears, but everyone should have a pair of the poultry shears. Recently replaced all boards on the boat trailer and used them to cut carpet strips. Go figure, buying scissors at a knife show.

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Heespharm said:
Most titanium coated shears are awesome... not too bad in the price department... the key is to only use cloth shears on cloth and have a separate set for paper... and label them so you don't mix them up


If you want something nicer Sheffield made scissors are usually pretty good
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Why is it so important to keep them separate? I get it if you are using one for rough utility work and one for delicate work, but paper and cloth seem relatively similar. I am sure there is a good reason, so please educate me.

Also, thanks for all the recommendations. All three of those look REALLY nice.
 
For random heavy duty stuff I've been really happy with the Klein tools electrician scissors. Been EDCing this pair at work for a few years (plastidip added by me). They're about $15 at your local HD (picked up a second pair for the kitchen drawer last time I was there).

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~Chip
 
ncrockclimb said:
Why is it so important to keep them separate? I get it if you are using one for rough utility work and one for delicate work, but paper and cloth seem relatively similar. I am sure there is a good reason, so please educate me.

Also, thanks for all the recommendations. All three of those look REALLY nice.
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Well if you know how to sharpen scissors it's not to big Of an issue but paper dulls scissors quickly and won't cut cloth or leather well after some use ... but if you have one for each you'll seldom need sharpening .... or never cut cloth then just buy one... my buddy has a shop and so strict about this


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At least go check out Grace Horn's work. Ms. Horn is a knife hero of mine. She makes gorgeous scissors as well.
 
Grace, btw, has a PHD in knifemaking. Gorgeous Genious Craftswoman.
 
The best scissors I have owned are the Cutco Super Shears. You can laugh at their knives if you want, but their Super Shears kick ass. They are expensive at about $100. I have a pair that are 37 years old know that still look and perform like new. I bought another pair for my wife that she uses all the time in the kitchen. They disassemble with no tools for easy cleaning. I have given these for Christmas gifts too with great feedback from everyone who received them.

https://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?item=super-shears#sm.0001i2av0sb4qdirto11pfddmaz29

Phil
 
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The best scissors I have owned are the Cutco Super Shears. You can laugh at their knives if you want, but their Super Shears kick ass. They are expensive at about $100. I have a pair that are 37 years old know that still look and perform like new. I bought another pair for my wife that she uses all the time in the kitchen. They disassemble with no tools for easy cleaning. I have given these for Christmas gifts too with great feedback from everyone who received them.

https://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?item=super-shears#sm.0001i2av0sb4qdirto11pfddmaz29

Phil
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The kitchen shears are one of the better How it's made: I often thought it'd be cool to see FBF do a video like this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGOVgokQd3g
 
Are you looking for a general workhorse or task specific, I'd like to get some nice scissors for general cutting too. I have some really nice hair shears but I only use them for that, also have a pair of Henckles paper shears that are pretty old and could use replacing.
 
Comprehensivist said:
The best scissors I have owned are the Cutco Super Shears. You can laugh at their knives if you want, but their Super Shears kick ass. They are expensive at about $100. I have a pair that are 37 years old know that still look and perform like new. I bought another pair for my wife that she uses all the time in the kitchen. They disassemble with no tools for easy cleaning. I have given these for Christmas gifts too with great feedback from everyone who received them.

https://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?item=super-shears#sm.0001i2av0sb4qdirto11pfddmaz29

Phil
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I agree... best shears I've owned too it'll laugh at cutting pennies


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I use gingher shears in my job. Love them and they are decently priced. I find them on sale now and again through Tandy - keep an eye out.


Jason
 
I use several different types of Ginghers shears and scissors, leather, paper, cordage all different kinds of scissors around here. I never resharpen them, they never seem to cut the same afterwards and I usually start to wear out the pivots about the time they need to be resharpened anyway so just buy new ones every year.
 
+1. The cutting edge on these is fairly short, obviously, but I love mine too. Great all purpose scissors and well made.
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WValtakis said:
For random heavy duty stuff I've been really happy with the Klein tools electrician scissors. Been EDCing this pair at work for a few years (plastidip added by me). They're about $15 at your local HD (picked up a second pair for the kitchen drawer last time I was there).

IMG_20161021_020052.jpg


~Chip
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