The hook end of these, are they more like Susan Bates ends, or Boye? I prefer SB as the Boye ends are too sharp.
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They aren't sharp at all. The hook is more rounded so the yarn glides off of the hook. I don't have an issue with snagging or catching with these hooks. They are by far the best hooks I've used. I hope that helped.
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Because I need it to have the female end with an angle. I hope this help to answer your question.
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Standard ends. They are just a mini extension cord. I love them for charging transformers.
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As other responders have mentioned, the hooks are not alike. As they were designed for hanging long guns, the hook designed for the stock end might be a bit wide for a sword. Both hooks do have a leather padding which should keep a sword from slipping in the hooks. The quality is outstanding so I would recommend that you try it and return it if it doesn't meet your requirement.
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I used the Gilmour male and female ends available here on Amazon. They're cheap and durable and easy to use. A tip: Stretch the cut end of the soaker hose by applying a little grease or petroleum jelly to a standard pliers, then inserting the closed end of the pliers while rotating them into the cut end of the hose. Be careful of splitting the hose, but this will greatly facilitate the insertion of the male and female ends once you remove the pliers. Don't worry about any grease residue since the clamps summed with the hose ends will keep the ends from popping off under pressure.
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Ann, I really don' know what the ends are made of. I bought them for my grandsons in Colorado and really never saw them at all.
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The male half is dimensionally the same for the new and old part. The only difference I can see is the knurled section is smaller on the new male halves. I used a new female end with an old male end this winter. It worked for a while but the o-ring failed and it didn't just drip, it was a mess.
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I cannot say that these are better or worse than Gingher pinking shears. I like them because they open and close easily and are sharp and do the job. I have small hands and these work well for me. The price was also right for me.
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I'm sure you could do this, but they are sharp on the ends (pointed) so it would be a lot of work to shorten them and leave a pointed end.
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I also have small hands. I have tried other ratcheting pruner and didn't care for them. My husband bought these for me to try. I love them. I use them all the time. I am able to cut through a lot of different things and best of all does not cause pain in my hand. I bought several more as making wreaths last Christmas, everyone kept borrowing mine.
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Cutting orchid stems would be perfect for these scissors. Don't try to cut anything woody, such as a outdoor branches, larger than diameter of a pencil. Mine broke doing that. I contacted Amazon for a replacement since the packaging stated they were "lifetime guarantee-d". I was given a (one time only!) replacement....of which I am grateful. I really enjoy using these and would recommend them highly.
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I like the long ones better myself! I'm using the smaller ones now & I don't care that much for them. You may be different.
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Both ends are the same, and I'd call then male ends. There is a center pin (male) that engages with the female end on an audio component. Both ends are the same as the one pictured in the Amazon product page.
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Same as Daniel. Ends are stainless and 6 hooks are cast. Very very well made. Love it.
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Ball end. You can use them on most, if not all, steel string acoustic guitars
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I love mine, but had the same problem...I had an old SPYDERCO shapner, a base with two "V" shaped rods coming out of it and it works perfecly. Razor sharp when I'm done...this comes in a pouch and doesn't take up enough room in my pack to worry about. This sharpens anything, even fish hooks. I believe you can still buy these. If not, get a flat whet stone. That's the best help I can give you. R / Mack
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I used some sharp scissors and didn't have too much of a problem. They are tough, but they are good for my little ones. I did buy the larger size so I couild split them for the same reason you stated. I think you will be pleased with them.