Straight or Curved Sissors?

[Jimmie]

Do you use straight or curved sissors for fly tying? I use straight just because that's what I bought. It seems like a lot of folks in the tying videos use curved. The curved look like they could give a cleaner cut in some situations like behind a bead head. Just like to know your thoughts.

 

[jimw]

I use straight ones don't really know why. thats what i started with and have never changed, I have never even tried a curved pair.

 

[sandfly]

both, plus heavey and light. Each has a place at your tying table. I would not use a fine pair to cut wire ot course hair. curved are great for getting in places the straight will not.

 

[flytyer_neal]

I have about 8 pairs of scissors ....each one has a use....I am partial to spring loaded .....:thumbup:

 

[luked]

i like straight and im also partial to the spring sissors

 

[Ard]

Jimmy

Curved, keep a pair of heavy strait for rough work (cutting wire, skins, etc)

 

[flytyer_neal]

For cutting wire, I stole one of my wife's cuticle clippers, it has nice sharp blades, and I can put quite a bit of pressure on it.....works on wire nice...gets in close too !!!!

 

[kelkay]

I use straight mostly. I have curved for bait fish type patterns when I need to trim the shape.

 

[dabluz]

I have a few different scissors and grab the closest pair when needed. However, I do have a tiny pair of spring loaded scissors for cutting hackles and the thread after tying my whip finish.

I don't use my curved scissors very often. When I use them, it seems that they are most often at a bad angle for the job.

 

[rayzor]

straight to start with ...

 

[billyspey]

Anvil curve but also have many pair but prefer the Anvil short curve with adjustable rings. Just purchased a new pair this week didn't need them. Can't have to many Toys!

 

[bear 007]

I've always used strait, I just bought a couple pairs of spring loaded MICRO SURGERY SURGICAL SCISSORS on ebay, for fifteen dollars they are really nice.

 

[Guest1]

Well we have hit the bottom. I know it's winter and we can get better than 16 pages about a damn nipper. However, I have to draw a line someplace. Are you f'n kidding me? Is this what we are reduced to?

---------- Post added at 07:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:53 AM ----------

Let me elaborate. Scratch your butt, or openly or make an excuse to rub up against Bob Sagit. No seriously, shoot me now, I can't take any more. I know it's winter but seriously. Jeezhus H Keeriest on a friggin crutch. My damn head hurts.

 

[bear 007]

Well we have hit the bottom

Aw come on, its 10 below and snowing like crazy.

 

[kelkay]

Those scissors look cool, what are they?

 

[bear 007]

Those scissors look cool

I got them on ebay, just type in MICRO SURGERY SURGICAL SCISSORS in the search box, there are all kinds of them, the bottom set has carbide inserts in them.

 

[kelkay]

Thanks. I'd like to have a pair of those.

 

[flytire]

i use dr slick straight scissors and have no reservations cutting wire or anything else with them

 

[bruce m]

I have 5-6 pair for different situations, but my go to scissors are the small 6th finger scissors. didn't like them at first but after a little they just feel natural being there all the time.

 

[kelkay]

I have about 6 pair of scissors myself. I won't use those 6 finger scissors though. My friend loves them. I would poke my eye out with them, if I had a pair. LOLLLLLLLLL.