renee765

I absolutely love my Ginghers. They are the first expensive pair of scissors I have ever owned, and every time I use them I marvel at how wonderful they are. Okay, so I lead a boring life - they are still great!

IrishNY

Ginghers are great but so heavy. I don't use mine that often. I have a couple of pairs of the Fiskers razor edge scissors (with gray handles) and they are great. Both pairs are more than ten years old. I get them sharpened every few years and they are good to go. I couldn't do without them.

MadQuilter

I have a pair of 5" Ginghers that I use exclusively. Just got them sharpened again. The large Ginghers while sharp are too heavy and with my weak wrists are not a good match - but the little ones.....slicing heaven.

harryb1834

I asked the same question recently and hear is the responses I received. I still haven't purchased any for my Website. The budget is tight this month!

I hope this helps...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-39822-1.htm

Harry B.

PALS65

I love my Ginghers

violets4me

I have several pair of Ginghers...wouldn't use anything else and don't let anyone cut anything other than fabric with them..actually, I am a BIT picky about anyone else using them. I have had them at least 20 years and never had to have them sharpened. I keep several other pair of scissors available for paper.

Joeysnana

Thanks for the hint about Clover scissors. I lost my Ginghers that I had for over 20 years. They are too costly to replace so I will check out Clover's.

JanetM

I have Ginghers, Kai's, and Havels.
The shears I use most are the Kai Cutlery brand. I've had them for 10+ years and never have had to have them sharpened. The Ginghers are also very good.

I have the Havel curved blade Snip-Eze snippers. I use these constantly and absolutely love them.

I really believe in investing in good tools. They make all the difference.

ToucanSam

I bought a pair at Hancock's, Mundial brand I think. They were around $30? They're very good, though I hardly ever use them at all! I rely very much on my small Fiskars, so unless I take up sewing and cut a lot of fabric with scissors, I wouldn't spend TOO much.

peaceandjoy

I agree! Have had and used the Gingher snips (4", I think) for years, but if I'm using them a lot, as in trimming up the loose threads on the backs of a pile of blocks, my fingers get sore - I don't think I have particularly fat fingers, but they seem to rub.

The 5" Gingher crafts are perfect for many uses. A better fit and very versatile. I do love the Ginghers, but the big ones are heavy! They do have a light weight line, but I don't know anyone who has tried them.