Scissors

[JohnPowers]

Thanks for the prompt reply. I searched the topic and made an impulsive buy.

 

[tomgamber]

I use these with no issues. I have older, different pairs I make a point of using on tougher materials.

 

[Letort]

Since you asked, I was on a fly tying zoom call with some renowned tiers and they mentioned the scissors below. I ordered 3 of them and I LOVE them.

Renomed USA | Premium Hand-Made Scissors | Fly Tying

The Renomed Fly Tying Scissor Collection is in a class of its own. As some of the world's most renowned fly tiers rely on the Renomed Fly Tying Scissors. With Twelve different models, so you can tie flies from tiny size #20 dry flies to 6/0 monster streamers. Regardless of the kind of material...

renomedusa.com

 

[Trapshooter]

I really like the Renomed scissors. Not cheap, but mine still cut great.

 

[ROVERT]

I got a couple of inexpensive tying scissors when I first started. I used those for a few years before upgrading to Anvil Midge scissors sometime around y2k. I really like those scissors.

The pivot point is getting a little loose on them so I looked for a replacement only to find they are no longer made. After quite a bit I searching, I found a Scottish shop that still had some in stock. They don't ship outside the UK so they're currently waiting for me at my inlaws' in southern England.

Anyway, if anyone knows of a similar product with open loops and around 3-1/4" in length, I'd be interested in hearing about them. We never check bags and, while my wife seems to be able to take nail scissors in her carry on, I'm not convinced my Anvils will make it through security. I know Dr. Slick makes something that looks similar in 4" but I really like the shorter scissors.

 

[6xAdams(Jones)]

They don't ship outside the UK so they're currently waiting for me at my inlaws' in southern England.

If the distributor won't ship them, can your in-laws? There are a lot of products with blades that come from Europe to the US.

 

[ROVERT]

Yes, they could ship them. International shipping has gotten a little crazy though. Mine are still working so it isn't a rush. My inlaws usually check bags. I imagine they'll be back in the fall so I may wait until then.

 

[jeffroey]

I've been using premax embrodery scissors for a couple of years now and don't see myself moving off of that decision.

https://www.amazon.com/11514-Embroidery-Scissors-straight-System/dp/B003BFUPY2/

https://www.amazon.com/Premax-Ring-Lock-Embroidery-Scissors-Straight/dp/B008B4IPK4/

 

[CRB]

I've been using premax embrodery scissors for a couple of years now and don't see myself moving off of that decision.

https://www.amazon.com/11514-Embroidery-Scissors-straight-System/dp/B003BFUPY2/

https://www.amazon.com/Premax-Ring-Lock-Embroidery-Scissors-Straight/dp/B008B4IPK4/

They look very similar to shears I've seen from
Kopter Flies Scissors

 

[jeffroey]

They look very similar to shears I've seen from Snofro...

I have seen these re-branded under a bunch of different names.

 

[dudemanspecial]

I got a couple of inexpensive tying scissors when I first started. I used those for a few years before upgrading to Anvil Midge scissors sometime around y2k. I really like those scissors.

The pivot point is getting a little loose on them so I looked for a replacement only to find they are no longer made. After quite a bit I searching, I found a Scottish shop that still had some in stock. They don't ship outside the UK so they're currently waiting for me at my inlaws' in southern England.

Anyway, if anyone knows of a similar product with open loops and around 3-1/4" in length, I'd be interested in hearing about them. We never check bags and, while my wife seems to be able to take nail scissors in her carry on, I'm not convinced my Anvils will make it through security. I know Dr. Slick makes something that looks similar in 4" but I really like the shorter scissors.

Oh man I had no idea. These are my go to scissors and I was just thinking about getting a new pair as mine are getting a little worn out. Bummer.

 

[Trapshooter]

This thread got me thinking. I had bought a Petitjean fly tying kit about 15 years ago. It came with two pairs of scissors that were phenomenal. After a long search. I found they were made by Renomed. Those scissors are still doing a great job compared to some of the other scissors I bought in the past.

 

[mr7183]

They look very similar to shears I've seen from
Kopter Flies Scissors

These are the scissors I use and I like them a lot.

 

[nfrechet]

 

[salmo]

There was a thread on here somewhere with a sharpening stone for scissors. Maybe you can recondition your beloved cutting blades?

 

[Kms]

That’s impressive.

 

[nfrechet]

yes it is

 

[PennKev]

I just picked up these a couple weeks ago. My God. The scissors sold in fly shops are trash in comparison.

fiskars-finnish-no-5-stitcher-scissors

A little big for work small flies, but still fine enough tips for most applications. Don't underestimate the utility of this style of scissor.

 

[masou]

Really liking these. https://www.umpqua.com/tiemco-razor-scissors-tungsten-carbide/

 

[mt_flyfisher]

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Really liking these. https://www.umpqua.com/tiemco-razor-scissors-tungsten-carbide/

Tiemco always has top of the line items, imo, and at $115.00 a pair, these better be good.😊

One thing I’d like to mention when using these, or other brand, tungsten carbide scissors, is to be careful not to drop them on a hard surface floor. I believe that tungsten is harder, but more brittle, than steel, and is easier to break. I dropped 2 pair of Dr. Slick carbide scissors on my cement floor that I used to tie on in Montana (you’d think I would of learned better after breaking the first pair, but didn’t) and broke the tips off.

I’m now tying on a carpeted floor covered with a plastic chair mat, and still drop scissors and other things on it, but none are breaking, fortunately.