I'm guessing I have about 10, largely because I sew in 3 different places (not counting carry-with projects) and don't like hobbling to another one for the scissors I want. My favorite is one that was used when my grandmother gave it to my mother as a wedding present in 1936. It is a large pair of both right and left handed dressmaker's shears, labeled "Boker". I have no idea why Mom got these shears, since my aunt was the leftie. Fortunately, Dad long ago explained to DH the dangers of messing with the scissors of someone who is serious about sewing.