Thread snips

[sandmanred]

What is a good quality thread snip and where do you like to get them?

[garypl]

Fiskars  from Hobby Lobby

https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Sewing-Quilting-Notions/Cutting-Tools-Mats/Fiskars-Precision-Point-Scissors/p/44793

 

Edited December 13, 2020 by garypl

[zuludog]

About 25 years ago I got a sewing machine to repair tents & rucsacs, and just got some thread snips from the haberdashery stall on my local market for about £1-25, probably less than $2. 

No idea what make they are, but they've worked perfectly ever since, for both machine sewing, and later when i started doing leatherwork 

[fredk]

I use 'embroidery' scissors, bought in a knitting shop years ago. They are super sharp

I also have some pairs of snips for occasional use and for cutting thin leather lace.

like these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thread-Snips-Scissors-Yarn-Sewing-Cutter-Craft-High-Quality-Seam-Ripper-Each/142076493897?hash=item21146b4049:g:aX8AAOSwi2lZjYJv

when I bought mine I got 3 for £1, so I bought a load and distributed them to friends

[DonInReno]

The tungsten scissors for Kevlar and micro tips for everything else.   Dr slick makes a dozen different models of fly tying scissors, but these are my favorites for sewing - great quality and the prices aren’t bad.

[Joon1911]

Of the half dozen or so I’ve used, these made by Touro are the best that I’ve used. 
 

I bought mine on eBay, but this is a US source:  https://www.goldstartool.com/4-1-2-straight-ball-bearing-thread-nippers-touro-tesoura.htm  
 

No affiliation. 

[shoepatcher]

I have used a lot of thread nips over the years by many manufacturers.  I prefer the ones by Gold Seal.  Can be re-sharpened a number of times and parts are available.

glenn

[Eitan]

Regardless of the manufacturer, I would recommend buying thread snips with a micro serrated edge.
The serrated blade prevents thread slippage during cutting and eliminates the need to pull the threads when cutting.

Here are some examples:
https://tinyurl.com/y9weufd7

https://tinyurl.com/y9ksqxra

 

[sandmanred]

So I got of pair ones that look like this.  The pair got had poorly set rivets so maybe weren't top quality.  They are okay but I think I'll try some of the more $$ ones.

[nylonRigging]

4 hours ago, sandmanred said:

So I got of pair ones that look like this.  The pair got had poorly set rivets so maybe weren't top quality.  They are okay but I think I'll try some of the more $$ ones.

 

Those are meant to be disposable, so the Riveting is always cheaply done. Snip until there dull and just toss in the can and grab another sharp snip .
There not made to resharpen, but lightweight and fast, and if you have a bunch of machines, then it easy way to got,  just throw one of them on every machine .
I always buy couple dozen a year of ( eagle Brand ) snip's .  Buy them bulk-packs off Ebay and there only 1-$ each & free shipping .

The Snip's link that ( joon1911 ) posted, from goldstartool , right now are the Best bang for the buck-$
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