Scissors?

[Seth]

What kind of scissors do you guys use? I bought a pair from bass pro specifically for fly tying, but they aren't very sharp. They are designed more for cutting fine threads and feathers.

What kind do you guys use that are super sharp and would slice right through say egg yarn and deer hair?

[Danoinark]

Seth, I typically use Dr. Slick brand scissors. I find they are sharp from the factory and do keep an edge.

I have an older pair I use for cutting tinsel, wire and other harder materials. Also its great to have a pair of curved scissors to trim along the top of say ostrich herl scuds and the like.

Dano

[Terry Beeson]

So many scissors, so little time... Being the hubby of an RN, I was lucky enough to land some scissors from the medical field. They are pretty nice. But, Dr Slicks are top notch for sure.

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

You can beat Dr. Slicks! I have two pair and they keep their edge. I'm also fortunate enough to have "relocated" a couple of medical scissors that do a great job as well.

John

[Mikey]

As far as the medical scissors go, I too have found that snips used in a sutcher kit work well. They have that sharpened hooked front end that i find great for getting close cuts. crazy sharp too.

Mikey

[hornyheadchub]

Seth,

Wiss Thread Clips are hands down the best scissors for the money, just $6-8. You can replace the blades as needed and they cost about as much as the scissors.

The best thing about these scissors is that, after a little practice, you never have to put them down while tying because you can wear them on your middle or ring finger. This is a huge time saver and when you get comfortable with them, when closed together the tips are a suitable bodkin. AK Best used to have a signature line of tying tools and these were his scissors, the only difference is that his had a needle embedded in the tip as a bodkin. You can do the same with some epoxy and a large needle.

http://www.westchestersewing.com/wiss/shears1.html

[rollcaster]

Plain old 4" orange handled Fiskars. Both straight and curved. Been using them for years. And yes, they work great on glo ball yarn and McFly foam.

[Gavin]

I use Anvil's with the long curved seratted blade, but I'd recommend that you find a pair that fits your hand well when you tie, so you dont have to pick em up and put them down all the time. Cheers.

[motroutbum]

It depends on what you want to spend. Just like everything else. But Dr. Slick anything are the best you can get.

[Seth]

I don't have a problem with spending money on fishing stuff so I will look into getting a pair of Dr. Slicks. Thanks alot for the advice.