Good Pair of Scissors?
08-10-2014, 08:14 AM
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I have all the Ginghers too. But, I have a set of Mundial scissors that are really nice I bought during the holidays a couple years ago. I got them at Hancock fabric store and they have them all on sale right now. I checked for you on line.
08-10-2014, 08:24 AM
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I purchased a pair of Ginghers years ago and was disappointed with the quality. Could have been a lemon. Also did not care for the weight of the shears (quite heavy).
For my next pair of scissors, I am going to buy Kai -- probably the ones with the serrated edges. Have seen many great posts about Kai, including how they made a pair of custom scissors for a quilter on the QB who has specific hand problems. If you decide on Kai, buy from their website rather than Amazon -- a better deal for them, and sometimes a better price when I have checked in the past.
For my next pair of scissors, I am going to buy Kai -- probably the ones with the serrated edges. Have seen many great posts about Kai, including how they made a pair of custom scissors for a quilter on the QB who has specific hand problems. If you decide on Kai, buy from their website rather than Amazon -- a better deal for them, and sometimes a better price when I have checked in the past.
08-10-2014, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by leaf
Gingher shears are wonderfully sharp. As my hands get more arthritic, though, I find I like the Fiskars spring-action shears. They are lightweight and nice to use...moderately priced, too.
08-10-2014, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by leaf
Gingher shears are wonderfully sharp. As my hands get more arthritic, though, I find I like the Fiskars spring-action shears. They are lightweight and nice to use...moderately priced, too.
Buy Fiskars at JoAnn's with a 50% coupon or when all scissors are 50% off.
08-10-2014, 10:12 AM
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The best general scissors I have are the Karen K Buckley scissors and the Clover Bordeaux Ultimate scissors. My Gingher metal scissor are a little heavy for me to use much so they are great in the kitchen for household use. I bought a pair of the batting scissor and they are so nice. If you cut a lot of batting they will be worth the price.
I have the Dovo embroidery scissors in my sewing basket for hand sewing. Over the years I have collected a lot of scissors. I have a basket full of all kinds. I like the single layer fabric scissors for quick snips.
I have the Dovo embroidery scissors in my sewing basket for hand sewing. Over the years I have collected a lot of scissors. I have a basket full of all kinds. I like the single layer fabric scissors for quick snips.
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