Hi check out these scissor guys. I have bought a lot of scissors from them at shows. They are reasonable and the scissors cut like a charm. I love the little snips, the snips with the hook and the curved ones. Suzanne
http://www.famorecutlery.com/

Gingher has embroidery scissors that are curved to fit over the hoop....they aren't cheap, but IMNSHO the best.

These are my can't live without.

If you want scissors that cut down to the tip, check out kai. They have some informational videos that will demonstrate the different pairs. I got 8" shears for here at work, and small curve tips ones for my sewing.

http://www.shoppersrule.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SP-DCESU&Store_Code=sr&search=scissors+double+curved&offset=0&filter_cat=&PowerSearch_Begin_Only=&sort=&range_low=&range_high=

These were recommended to me and I love them..

This is no kidding, when my husband had his galbladder taken out(spent a week in the hospital over it) when they removed the stitches in the hospital holding the drain tube in place I was eyeballing the scissors they were using thinking how well those would be for snipping stitches and asked to have them, she gave them to me and I wouldn't part with them for the best scissors on the market.

Just a few weeks ago I dropped my wonderful little snippers that came with husqvarna machine, broke off the little tip. Welllllll I tried several different pairs (wasting money all the while - sigh) and then happened upon the neatest little pair of cuticle scissors. They are tiny little blades, super sharp, curved just right and only $6! Don't know if you'd like these but got them at Wal mart (of course) and they really are a dream.....

I love my sidehoppers. They aren't long (only about 3 1/2" but they have a very tiny blade that cuts when you squeeze and the blade is angled.

Another site for thought is Famore. They have a really great selection. I love the rainbow titanium snips. they also have several scissors with large sized holes for fingers,and they have a new 4.5" mini applique ducking scissor which is my newest addition. I discovered them at the first Atlanta Quilt and Sew Expo and I have been a customer ever since. Kay

These are my favorite for snipping threads. the second link is all the scissors they offer! LLDS!

Try an pair of slightly curved manicure scissors. I just bought a new pair ( I spent $6) and they work great. Some embroidery scissors are so expensive and I find these to work just as well at a cheaper price. Give them a try, Susan

My all time favorite pair is the VP1 model shown at the link below. They are Heritage embroidery scissors. They work both right and left handed. Super sharp little points and the finger holes are larger and coated. They have just the right curve to the blades and are 5 1/2 inches long.

Marcelle
http://embroidery.gotop100.com/

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