Hi all, I was wondering, could these double as office scissors (for cutting paper) and as straight blade (for cutting open boxes, etc.). Many thanks.
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They are sharp enough for paper. but usually what you want with paper scissors is that they be longer blade length so you get a straight cut. If you are not as concerned then yes for sure. These could be used to open taped up packages, with the straight or serrated edge. Its a compromise though, A box cutter will be better for opening boxes and a pair of titanium edge paper scissors is best for paper. But these would work well in a 'industrial' work environment. They are made for clipping plants and cutting rope after all.
826958
These scissors are not sharp. It is hard to cut thru air. Lol. Very disappointed in them. I am a quilter and they messed up my material. Hope this helps
1889499
You would have to potentially turn them upside down to use them. As they are they are very stiff and heavy to cut so I imagine it would be uncomfortable. I would recommend the soft grip fiskars, might be the better option.
1164276
NO, because scissors are beveled at a different angle. The same company makes a very similar looking sharpener that is designed especially for scissors.
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I don't know. I used a standard office paper cutter and it works fine. You can cut accurately just like a sheet of paper.
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I haven't used them for that yet but these scissors are amazing! I would bet they do!
1367989
They do fine on cloth and paper when new....paper wrecks any scissors....and the edge does not extend to hinge as there is a bone notch there......so not a primary sewing or paper shear but instead jack of all trades.
634173
Very good question...I don't know..hadn't thought much about that. I am having a hard time using the scissors.
2216872
Yes, and they are easy to read and the major lines are marked al the way across the board so you can keep the paper straight. Hooray! This is one of the best paper cutting devices I have used and it is not dangerous to use. No cut fingers etc.
1223047
The only way to sharpen them is to sharpen the non-serrated side of the scissors. If the scissors do become dull, simply let me know and I will send you out a replacement pair free of charge.
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They would.. but not for forever. I used them for ribbon and was my biggest disappointment. They dulled very quick. Even though they come with a sharpener, it didn't work well for me. You have to know what your doing to sharpen them. Also, the thicker the stuff your trying to cut, the easier the scissors pull apart. Another VERY annoying thing with these scissors. They come apart for other uses, but seem to plop apart on their own whenever.
1054982
I would assume so. They are pretty thin, so any ordinary scissors should work! They are thin enough you could roll them up and put a rubber band around them. They are not very thick.
1283433
When looking at only one of the blades of your scissors, only one side of that blade has an angled edge on it. This is made for blades with an angle on each side of the blade, like a normal knife. i would assume it would ruin the angle of the blade on the scissors.
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I think you would be able to cut three sheets of card stock, but not necessarily accurately. I can cut thick chipboard, which would seem about equivalent to three sheets of card stock, but I have to make sure to hold the entire sheet really well or the blade starts to pull the sheet in, resulting in an angled cut. I would guess something similar would happen, especially with the bottom sheet of card stock. One sheet of thick card stock cuts very nicely, two is a little tougher, but can be accurately done. I've never tried more than that.
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They cut excellent with scissors. I found that out after using a box cutter knife.
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No. I use them to cut herbs for meals that I cook. They're great for basil and parsley. I shred paper with a paper shredder, not my herb scissors.
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They leave a very nice but not a completely sharp line. I use these shears as an emt and they cut through clothes on the first try. The purpose is therefore different than what you will most likely need it for and I don't think they will suffice.