Trimming scissors

[Nutty sKunK]

What are your guy’s favourite trimming scissors and why?

Looking to invest in a decent pair.

No such thing as anti stick blades? That’d be nice.

 

[bk78]

I like my fiskars

 

[Hust17]

Just get a pair with the spring, never had a problem with sticking, just use a razor blade to clean them off every so often and some alcohol if needed. Here’s my girl:

 

[Bluemm]

I like my fiskarsView attachment 4450275

Bump. Fiskars all the way.

 

[323cheezy]

I got those same ones lol ^^^^

 

[natureboygrower]

These sharpeners made by fiskars are nice too

 

[Nutty sKunK]

Thanks for the recommendations everyone. Used non spring loaded ones before and took me 12hrs for one big plant xD

Fiskars look nice and reliable. Even found non stick
ones so will go for them.

 

[spek9]

Another six votes for Fiskars (three trimming pair, a pruning pair, and two outdoor tree-trimming pairs as well).

 

[SmokingCrow]

Hey Nutty,
My views as a newbie to weed (old hand grower of veg etc) I've used these u shaped bonsai snips to great effect. As for the brand Fiskars - you can't go wrong, they also make fantastic axes.


Mine u shaped scissors do not have a hinge at the back and made of plastic so they are cheap and easy to use. The blades are sprung steel and are as sharp as a razor. I use normal secateurs to cut up the big branches and stems but trim with these little guys.

What I'd really like are some real Japanese bonsai scissors. Apparently the shape is to reduce stress when cutting, and the long handles that curve back on themselves "ding" with each snip. Zen or what? I can't afford a handmade pair $35,000 so a Chinese knockoff will have to do.
Expensive hand forged Japanese scissors
A more detailed video of how these scissors are made (in Japanese with subtitles)

 

[Hust17]

Hey Nutty,
My views as a newbie to weed (old hand grower of veg etc) I've used these u shaped bonsai snips to great effect. As for the brand Fiskars - you can't go wrong, they also make fantastic axes.

View attachment 4450395
Mine u shaped scissors do not have a hinge at the back and made of plastic so they are cheap and easy to use. The blades are sprung steel and are as sharp as a razor. I use normal secateurs to cut up the big branches and stems but trim with these little guys.

What I'd really like are some real Japanese bonsai scissors. Apparently the shape is to reduce stress when cutting, and the long handles that curve back on themselves "ding" with each snip. Zen or what? I can't afford a handmade pair $35,000 so a Chinese knockoff will have to do.
Expensive hand forged Japanese scissors
A more detailed video of how these scissors are made (in Japanese with subtitles)

View attachment 4450399

Imagine a commercial trim crew with those hahaha!

 

[Tangerine_]

Chickamassa FTW.

Far more durable than Fiskars and sharp AF

 

[Tangerine_]

Hey Nutty,
My views as a newbie to weed (old hand grower of veg etc) I've used these u shaped bonsai snips to great effect. As for the brand Fiskars - you can't go wrong, they also make fantastic axes.

View attachment 4450395
Mine u shaped scissors do not have a hinge at the back and made of plastic so they are cheap and easy to use. The blades are sprung steel and are as sharp as a razor. I use normal secateurs to cut up the big branches and stems but trim with these little guys.

What I'd really like are some real Japanese bonsai scissors. Apparently the shape is to reduce stress when cutting, and the long handles that curve back on themselves "ding" with each snip. Zen or what? I can't afford a handmade pair $35,000 so a Chinese knockoff will have to do.
Expensive hand forged Japanese scissors
A more detailed video of how these scissors are made (in Japanese with subtitles)

View attachment 4450399

Yep. Once you try Japanese trimming scissors you'll never look back. Night and day difference between the Chickas and Fiskar.

 

[Ryante55]

What are your guy’s favourite trimming scissors and why?

Looking to invest in a decent pair.

No such thing as anti stick blades? That’d be nice.

I usually just use my hands. When the scissors get sticky just heat them up with a lighter an wipe off it takes 10 seconds Max and make them work like new

 

[Bluemm]

Chickamassa FTW.

Far more durable than Fiskars and sharp AF
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Cadillac.

 

[natureboygrower]

Yep. Once you try Japanese trimming scissors you'll never look back. Night and day difference between the Chickas and Fiskar.

I'll have to try a pair. I've never heard anything negative about those

 

[madvillian420]

the lack of spring doesnt add to hand fatigue on long trimming sessions?

 

[TheSadVeryBadMadGrower]

Chickas and I also use the scisssors I get in my hair clippers for the smaller stuff.

 

[Tangerine_]

I'll have to try a pair. I've never heard anything negative about those

If you don't mind waiting a month or so for shipping, you can get them from Japan for as low a $16.00 or a few stateside sellers have them for $24.

the lack of spring doesnt add to hand fatigue on long trimming sessions?

Not at all. The ease of use is really incredible. And I can trim faster with more precision. A lot this is due to how how sharp these are and with the fine tip you can easily reach in and snip the petioles, so minimal damage to trich heads from rough or overhandling.

My chief complaint with Fiskars was fatique. That, and the way those damn springs wear out, pop out, or just break. Its why Fiskar sells replacement springs. Since I bought these my Fiskars have been sitting in a old plant pot collecting dust. Every gummed up broken pair, lol.

For the price, these are worth it. I just ordered my fourth pair. I use mine to take cuttings, trimming, and selective pruning after flip. I seriously cant recommend these enough.

 

[Tangerine_]

Oh, and you guys with larger hands shouldn't have any issues with these either. Mr Tang has bear paw sized mitts and he swipes my Chickas from time to time and takes them to the garage for...well, whatever the hell he's up to at that particular moment.

 

[TheSadVeryBadMadGrower]

Oh, and you guys with larger hands shouldn't have any issues with these either. Mr Tang has bear paw sized mitts and he swipes my Chickas from time to time and take them to the garage for...well, whatever the hell he's up to at that particular moment.

I"m a big guy myself. 6'4 nearly 275lbs. I love them too. I wouldn't use any other brand.