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08-20-2012, 05:13 AM
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Scissors For Cutting Paper
Thought I would share the excellent scissors I use for cutting paper, and fine paper parts.
Probably, like other paper modellers, I have a box full of scissors tried out at various times and not very good. But one pair that I always use is a Tamiya pair of scissors. The items in question are their Decal Scissors. They fit nicely in the hand, are exceedingly sharp and with their fine tips cut small parts easily. They easily also handle thick paper (160gm, 200gm, 250 gm) The pair I have is now getting on for 10 years and is used to cut the bulk of the detail on my paper models. They remain good and are still nice and sharp. Along with a pair of heavier scissors, these are the only ones I use. They are expensive relatively, but they are really good. Recommended! 
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08-20-2012, 05:46 AM
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I'm surprised that until now nobody spoke about the most important and widely used tool of a papermodeler!
If you want good results, you have to have good tools and those come with rather higher price. I use Fiskars Micro-Tip Comfort Grip scisors - price about the same as Tamiya. Here is the photo from their website Micro-Tip® Comfort Grip? Scissors (No. 5) / Crafting / Products - Buy Online (Price $18.39) | Fiskars
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08-20-2012, 06:48 AM
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Thanks for sharing. Since my scissors failed after 8 years of use I've been searching for a replacement. The Tamiya scissors sounded good, but I would also need recommendations on a pair of larger ones for cutting 1mm formers (yes I use scissors on everything...)
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08-20-2012, 07:06 AM
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Except for straight cuts (metal ruler and hobby knife here) I use Fiskars for everything else, including cutting 1mm formers. Those big comfy handles come in very handy
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08-20-2012, 07:06 AM
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Lex, the larger Fiskars are great for formers. some of the on line crafts sites have them. I use fiskers small scissors on the rest of the kits. They are the less expensive than the microtips, the all orange ones and have worked great. but... the scissors Mike uses looks very good, will have to get one and try it!
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08-20-2012, 07:17 AM
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well my scissors have been working well with me for more than 5 years now and they are not a brand they are some .5 $
though working very well so far did not fail me once ultra stone
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08-20-2012, 07:56 AM
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Dear List folks:
I will add my two cents worth, Fiskars sells a sharpiner and I use it to keep the shears cutting best all the time. Another company is Westcott with a 4" Titanium blades. Takes longer to sharpen but last longer between sharpenings Enjoy, MILES
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08-22-2012, 06:46 AM
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The Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Stick Micro Serrated Edge Scissors work well for me.
See: Amazon.com: Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Stick Micro Serrated Snips: Arts, Crafts & Sewing Ken
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08-22-2012, 07:27 AM
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Ken - about 41 dollars in South Africa. Rip off!!!!
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Sti - - WantItAll.co.za We can buy from Amazon here - I can never understand why people do not do this!
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