Which Scissors are best?
#11
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!
#12
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.
#14
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.
I hope this helps...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-39822-1.htm
Harry B.
#16
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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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.
#17
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I bought a package of Fiskars office scissors at Sam's Club and they beat the Fiskars quilting/sewing scissors by a mile. They are still sharp to cut fabric like butter and I use them to cut everything from plastic to cording. I think Fanmore and Clover has the sharpest scissors. Clover scissors are better then Gingher in my opinion. Clover scissors are getting a great reputation.
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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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.
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.
#19
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.
#20
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
Posts: 3,567
Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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