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[Jayscanvas]

I see John uses the old school scissors in his videos and was wondering what everyone else is using. I was a naysayer about spending big bucks on scissors then I discovered Kai scissors. I now own I think 9 pairs in all sizes and will be buying more in the spring when I get busy.

[BigRig]

@Jayscanvas ,

Use what can be re-sharpened. A hobbiest can use almost anything but when your cutting layers of material WISS not sure on the |Kai you have never used them.

[Jayscanvas]

Try a pair of Kai you will never use Wiss again. They do take a little time getting used to them because they are so sharp and precise. Yes they they can be sharpened but not needed all the time like regular scissors.

[Jayscanvas]

Also when you first start using Kai scissors you will cut yourself as you are not used to sharp scissors

[John]

Yeah I have used Kai before. Personally I didn't see the justification for the price. Also I like how the weight of wiss shears helps cut through the fabric. With the kai I noticed It made my hands more tired. But Yes kai shears are defiantly better quality. Some people love them some prefer the old school wiss.
Lol man I hate that feeling when you cut youself with your scissors!

[Jayscanvas]

John did you try the 7300 series they probably closer to what you are used to size and wieght wise.

[Jayscanvas]

Yes the price is hard to shallow at first I used them at a canvas class I took and was hooked I now have over $500 invested in them this year and will most likely buy a lot more of them next season. It’s like anything else the right tools cost money.

[John]

Thats cool! What canvas class did you take? I always use a hot knife to cut canvas.

[Stiffchick]

I just splurged on a pair of Ginghers lol I thought $35 was expensive. But there is nothing more frustrating than dull scissors. I used to be a dog groomer and good scissors are worth the price. I just don't know enough yet to know what I want/need for upholstry work. I Just know fiskers no longer cut it (pun intended)

[Cody]

I actually bought a set of mundial scissors I picked up from pyramid trim. Works great. Not over pricey. Not sure what it was I paid anymore but I feel it was the $30 range.

[John]

@Stiffchick Your Ginghers will be great for you. Once you start doing a lot more wore you may want to try out the Kai shears for your self. up to you.

[Jayscanvas]

John the last class I took was Hood canvas it was great it paid for it’s self on the first job I did. I am taken another in February with them . Cutting with a hot knife is not as precise so depending on the piece I cut first with sissors then seal the edges with a hot knife.

[Jayscanvas]

John I also started taking your online classes also very good.

[John]

Thanks @Jayscanvas!! That is really great to hear especially from another professional like your self.

[Jayscanvas]

John a a pair of Kai 7300 compared to Ginger just
To see the size of the Kais