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Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12451252 10/03/17 02:05 PM
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the fiskars pruning snips are what i have settled on after trying many different ones.
They're designed for pruning rose bushes, they're compact, cut braid very well and run about $8 at walmart.

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Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12451270 10/03/17 02:20 PM
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I like the little blue pair of Cuda brand available at Academy...$3 more at BPS

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12451708 10/03/17 06:54 PM
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Have 2 pairs of 'The Boomerang Snip Tool'. Best cutters I have ever had. Cuts braid without even having too stretch it out! Plus its pocket size so you can carry it anywhere.


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Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12451906 10/03/17 08:44 PM
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The small pair of Cuda scissors from Academy...they're awesome

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12452027 10/03/17 10:36 PM
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Another plug for Fiskars!!

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12452752 10/04/17 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted By: Chris_K
Looking to get a good pair. I have the boomerang clippers but they are getting dull. Let's hear the suggestions!


Chris/All,

Boomerang Clippers do become dull after a year or so. All "scissors" do just like razor blades.

But, there is a way to extend the time a Boomerang is functional. Note that of the two blades, one is serrated, the other not. And, these two blades are not centered but off to one side of the grip. Be sure and cut with the serrated blade "down" and the blades nearest you, not away from you.

To this, the last tip is to insert the braid all the way back into the jaw, then close them. The braid will wedge into an angle between the intersection of the two blades, about a 45 degree angle. It'll hold the braid better, allow for cutting even as the blades dull off.

What, maybe extend the usefulness 2X???

Brad

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12485262 10/31/17 03:49 AM
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I'm surprised no one mentioned Buck "Splizzors" here. Replacable blades, pliers included, and a nice sheath. cuts through braid like a fart through your drawers.

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12485503 10/31/17 01:51 PM
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The blue handle Cuda scissors at Academy are great. I wish I had found these a long time ago!

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Brad R] #12486610 11/01/17 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted By: Brad R
Originally Posted By: Chris_K
Looking to get a good pair. I have the boomerang clippers but they are getting dull. Let's hear the suggestions!


Chris/All,

Boomerang Clippers do become dull after a year or so. All "scissors" do just like razor blades.

But, there is a way to extend the time a Boomerang is functional. Note that of the two blades, one is serrated, the other not. And, these two blades are not centered but off to one side of the grip. Be sure and cut with the serrated blade "down" and the blades nearest you, not away from you.

To this, the last tip is to insert the braid all the way back into the jaw, then close them. The braid will wedge into an angle between the intersection of the two blades, about a 45 degree angle. It'll hold the braid better, allow for cutting even as the blades dull off.

What, maybe extend the usefulness 2X???

Brad


You must have an engineering degree! Way TMI for cutting line! LOL!!!



Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12487708 11/01/17 04:43 PM
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Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12487821 11/01/17 05:55 PM
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The small cuda scissors are the best I've found. I also have a pair from hobby lobby that are good but a little big to me. If the cudas wear out I might try the pit bull ones but for a few bucks the visa ones are well worth it

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12487887 11/01/17 06:31 PM
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definitely the pitbull cutters!!!


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Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12488518 11/02/17 02:23 AM
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I've had 3 different brands of"braid" scissors and all got dull fast
Wife is a retired ER nurse.
I found out that her retired trauma shears are the best I've seen.
You can even find your perfect color if you look around.
Amazon, or local scrub shop.

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12488851 11/02/17 12:15 PM
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Boomerang tool clippers for $9

Re: Best braid scissors? [Re: Chris_K] #12488967 11/02/17 01:37 PM
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It's hard to beat a good old Swiss Army knife scissors!

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