Thread trimming scissors for normal guy hands

[DonInReno]

Now I'm not a production sewer so it's a given even how I'm trimming is not that fast.   It's always been a surprise there aren't better scissor options with little pointy tips and sized for man hands.  I trim close at every opportunity and like a thin sharp point.  

The little $35 Gingher feels clunky and heavy yet sized for an 8th grader's little fingers.  

Fly tying equipment is primarily sized for a normal pair of men's hands and the Dr Slick brand has a dozen variations and great quality.  My first $20 pair from this company has been used for years with very little light sharpening keeping them clean cutting clear to the tip.  It always felt just a little short - an extra inch would still allow precise trimming with less hand movement.  

Today while at the local Cabela's outdoor store this black handled pair was being clearanced for half price - just $14 - and the size was exactly what I was hoping for.  Not only is the tip as sharp as the other model it has carbide edges so there will be a little more time between sharpenings. Perfect!

[Constabulary]

I´m using this one - dirt cheap - no problems

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/store/TC-805GE-METAL-THREAD-CLIPPER-GOLDEN

 

[Trevor Baret]

1 hour ago, Constabulary said:

I´m using this one - dirt cheap - no problems

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/store/TC-805GE-METAL-THREAD-CLIPPER-GOLDEN

 

My experience with that style of clipper is that they have less control - not great for fine detail.  They also seem to be limited to only thin thread - when you get up to thicker threads, they start hcking rather than cutting.

Others may have different experience...

[KingsCountyLeather]

I’m with @Constabulary on that type of clippers. I bought loads of them. I also have big hands and my fingers never fit into proper scissors or tea cups... I think you must keep them sharp though and then they will work with all threads.

[JRLeather2]

I use an edge beveler to trim, put it against the thread apply a little pressure and pull the thread into it.

[brmax]

I have found some little red handle scissors. Like most other people feel, their chosen choice well “ they just fit”.  Im keeping one of these at each station, I'm not interested in chasing them down. They cost under 20.00 and they are handy. These have enough tension/ pin pressed, not to flop around. In this thread cutting task at the machine and it works. 

These even work on the other hand also, or back on my right hand. For small scissors they have bigger handles. To be a bit abstract I guess, two middle fingers fit. With fore finger and little finger helping to guide at fore and aft outside and plenty room for thumb in opposite handle. 

These are the Clauss # NK75848

 

Good day

Floyd

 

ps: while on the cutting edge topic, Utility ( lite HD) scissors I find handy for “smaller scissors” are also wearing a Clauss name; # FSS7 SP

[JLSleather]

8 hours ago, Constabulary said:

I´m using this one - dirt cheap - no problems

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/store/TC-805GE-METAL-THREAD-CLIPPER-GOLDEN

 

Yup, me too. It's just thread, and it's not even the part you're keeping - doesn't need to be beautiful, just gone

 

[DonInReno]

i have yet to see any trimmers marketed to sewers that have tips as fine as the fly tying scissors.  The thick tips in this photo are the little Ginghers.

 

[brmax]

Don: thanks for the heads up on their feature and the on sales tip, appreciated. Always helps with the information around here. Most importantly a great deal with a sale price. 

 

Good day

Floyd

[Uwe]

There are my favorite thread nippers. Easy to hold, fine tip and good control.

 

 

[R8R]

20 hours ago, Uwe said:

There are my favorite thread nippers. Easy to hold, fine tip and good control.

 

 

I use the Gingher version of these, the "knife edge" thread nippers. I have big hands and they are very comfortable and precise to use.

[Wizcrafts]

I use Wiss thread clippers, which I buy from Wawak.