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Offline ironman31

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What are the best pair of scissors you can buy for crafts?
« on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 19:13:35 »
I need to get my girlfriend a Christmas present and she does a lot of crafts, so what are the best scissors money can buy?
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« Reply #1 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 19:25:33 »
Do you have a pair?
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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 19:33:18 »
My cousin said he has some. Apparently they cut through pennies
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« Reply #3 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 19:33:48 »
Gingher's been making quality scissors for generations, my great grandmother gave me a pair that she had been using all her life as a professional tailor/seamstress.

Don't cut through pennies with these.
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« Reply #4 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 19:40:55 »
Welcome to Geekhack, I'm glad to see your first post is about not keyboard.. but scissors!
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« Reply #5 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 21:49:01 »
what about like those new cool ceramic knives?
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Offline ironman31

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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 21:53:29 »
They expensive for such small scissors

http://www.metrokitchen.com/product/KJ-CS-140-SV
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« Reply #7 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 23:16:36 »
I know a bunch of guys from college who sold cutco brand stuff. They all know the penny demo.
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Offline ironman31

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« Reply #8 on: Thu, 02 December 2010, 23:21:21 »
I bet the government has been after them for years
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What are the best pair of scissors you can buy for crafts?
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 03 December 2010, 02:13:51 »
I'll send Mrs. iMav to this thread.  This is definitely in her wheelhouse.  :)
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« Reply #10 on: Fri, 03 December 2010, 07:24:11 »
Ohh... high-end scissors. Very geekhack-esque.
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Offline ironman31

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« Reply #11 on: Fri, 03 December 2010, 07:55:01 »
Quote from: iMav;256171
I'll send Mrs. iMav to this thread.  This is definitely in her wheelhouse.  :)


Any suggestions from a pro would be much appreciated.
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« Reply #12 on: Fri, 03 December 2010, 08:19:50 »
So is there any scissor forums around web? ;D

Plasma/laser/jet cutter... Maybe not best for all materials...
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« Reply #13 on: Fri, 03 December 2010, 08:35:03 »
Fiskars are my preferred scissor for paper crafting.  They are affordable, yet excellent quality, so you could get her a couple of different styles.    They have a micro-tip scissor which is excellent for detailed paper crafting.  The micro-tip soft touch is a spring-loaded scissor.  Fiskars has a great warranty so if the spring wears out they'll send you a new one.  I've had excellent experiences with their customer service.  You can also get a non-stick scissor which is fantastic if you're cutting through adhesives.  

Ginghers are best for fabric, if she's into quilting or sewing.
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Offline ironman31

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« Reply #14 on: Fri, 03 December 2010, 09:06:00 »
Thanks for the great information, Mrs. iMav! She does both fabric and crafts, so I don't think it'll be a problem getting more than one.
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What are the best pair of scissors you can buy for crafts?
« Reply #15 on: Tue, 07 December 2010, 16:01:08 »
You can get her a chain saw. Those  can cut just about anything.

Even better-an electric chain saw! That way she can use it in the house without posing a safety hazard.
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Offline ironman31

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 07 December 2010, 16:17:52 »
Yes. A chainsaw.
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« Reply #17 on: Thu, 16 December 2010, 20:12:20 »
I ended up getting her this and this
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« Reply #18 on: Thu, 16 December 2010, 20:43:07 »
Good buy on the Fiskars. I thought you locked this thread but I already saw Fiskars mentioned. Mine (not quite the exact same model) stays fairly sharp and I haven't used the included cheap (double ceramic rod) sharpener much.
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« Reply #19 on: Thu, 16 December 2010, 20:47:40 »
I unlocked it. I don't know why I locked it.
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« Reply #20 on: Thu, 16 December 2010, 23:51:43 »
Yar?

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