favorite scissors?
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I have a gift certificate and money from Christmas that I'd like to spend on a new pair of good scissors. Suggestions? I tried searching old posts but didn't have much luck. Thanks!
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Basically, I want something fairly lightweight. As far as price goes, am going to try to either hit a sale at Joann's or use a coupon plus Christmas money or would like to try to purchase at a local quilt shop.
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All I can say is, be sure to purchase from a store where you can return them if you don't like them. I have encountered serious variations in quality with both Ginghers and Fiskars.
Kai scissors get high marks from a lot of quilters. Here is a link to one on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Kai-5210-8-inc...dp/B004MN72VG/
Famore is another brand that gets rave reviews. I have this pair, which is the same type that Sharon Schamber uses:
http://www.famorecutlery.com/quiltin...-scissors.html
I ***love*** the big, soft handles and these scissors cut to the very tip. Not convinced I like the short part of the scissors so much. For small scissors, I always reach for the small Fiskars first. Both are very reliable and very comfortable, so I think it's just a matter of what I have been accustomed to.
Kai scissors get high marks from a lot of quilters. Here is a link to one on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Kai-5210-8-inc...dp/B004MN72VG/
Famore is another brand that gets rave reviews. I have this pair, which is the same type that Sharon Schamber uses:
http://www.famorecutlery.com/quiltin...-scissors.html
I ***love*** the big, soft handles and these scissors cut to the very tip. Not convinced I like the short part of the scissors so much. For small scissors, I always reach for the small Fiskars first. Both are very reliable and very comfortable, so I think it's just a matter of what I have been accustomed to.
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Cannot recommend Kai scissors enough. I own 5 or 6 pair and they are hands down my favorite. Much more comfortable handles than my Gingher scissors, and lighter weight. Excellent customer service - read the second link below.
Previous posts about scissors:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t205521.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...y-t206195.html
Previous posts about scissors:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t205521.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...y-t206195.html
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Cannot recommend Kai scissors enough. I own 5 or 6 pair and they are hands down my favorite. Much more comfortable handles than my Gingher scissors, and lighter weight. Excellent customer service - read the second link below.
Peckish do Kai scissors have rubber handles please? Been after a specific pair of small scissors the same as a friend owns for years. Have not found correct pair yet but many more. Help.
Previous posts about scissors:no idea why want post
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t205521.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...y-t206195.html
Peckish do Kai scissors have rubber handles please? Been after a specific pair of small scissors the same as a friend owns for years. Have not found correct pair yet but many more. Help.
Previous posts about scissors:no idea why want post
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t205521.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...y-t206195.html
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