Best shears on Reddit
165 reviews from r/hairstylist, r/doggrooming, r/sewing and 17 more subreddits
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#1
Gingher
4.6
(18)
"Beautiful scissors."
"I have a pair of Gingher with flat blade and spring action on the uptake."
"Find out what size her favorite shears are and get her a pair in the same size."
"I cut a lot of spandex. I have these: The spring action saves my hands when I’m cutting for hours on end!"
"I have left handed Ginghers. I trust them."
"I’ve used these for stuff up to 5-6 oz veg tan and they have stayed sharp for me."
"They stay sharp for a good while."
"I’m a Ginghers person, love mine enough to have two."
"Love love love Ginghers."
"They are by far the best scissors I have ever used."
#2
Kai
4.8
(13)
"I'd rather get something functional and good myself."
"My absolute favorite tailor/sewing scissors."
"Kai is high quality (no slip on sheers or slippery fabric, cuts like butter) - but maybe not 'high pretty'."
"I have Kai and Guggenheim. They are both outstanding."
"Kai Scissors are my favorite."
"I love my Kai shears, I think they are the 10” 7250 model."
"I love the brand Kai. I have dress shears, pinking shears, and a pair of small general use sewing scissors that are all really great."
"I much prefer Kai. They make different priced scissors."
"Difference was night and day. SO sharp and well balanced."
"I love my Kai shears."
#3
Kenchii
4.3
(11)
"They're some of the best on the market!"
"Got the set of 4 and I absolutely love them."
"I have the kenchii mustangs and those are the only shears that fit my hand comfortably."
"Kenchii scorpions. I got mine for around $80 ea. and they don’t dull quickly."
"Kenchii is good."
"No idea their quality, but probably better than the $8 ones."
"If you're going for quality I'd suggest the Kenchii five star line."
"Check out Kenchii and Geib. They both offer a wide variety of shears and price points."
"If you want shears that are midrange and will last, id recommend kenchii scorpion or love lines or geib / gator."
"A good place to start would be Kenchii or Geib brand."
#4
X Shears
4.8
(8)
"I’ve carried both and x shears are far more effective."
"X shears are easier to clean and don’t rust."
"Ive had x shears for 6 years now."
"As a lefty I love the x shear 1000x more than the raptors."
"X shear all the way!! Given to me as a gift."
"I’ve only used the raptors but am a big fan."
"X shears for ortho glass, and raptors for everything else."
"X-shears are amazing."
#5
Fiskars
4.2
(9)
"What matters is comfort and balance, and having a razor sharp edge."
"I love my spring loaded Fiskars and love them the best."
"I like fiskars a lot. There original model is quite nice and not to expensive."
"Rubber belt? Fiscars sold at lowes garden works well."
"They have a life time warranty."
"I really like Fiskars for all my fabric scissors."
"I like Fiskars."
"Fiskars pinking shears and while they're a liiittle expensive."
"I use these for a ton of light pruning/flower cutting."
#6
Mizutani
4.8
(6)
"I love my Mizutanis, you can order them directly from their website. Definitely worth the investment!"
"Mizutani. Can't say enough good things about their scissors."
"Personally, I prefer Mizutani - mainly because they have the most ergonomic swivel design."
"I love my Mizutani shears!"
"Mizutani is IMO the best quality/longest between needing to be honed."
#7
Olivia Garden
4.5
(6)
"I actually really love my Olivia garden shears!"
"I love my Olivia garden shears and they are all refurbished."
"Olivia garden:)"
"Olivia Garden shears are inexpensive and good."
"Olivia Garden, fresh and faded culture."
#8
Raptors
5.0
(5)
"I love my raptors. Go for em!"
"Raptors. Had them for 5 years and they are amazing."
"Raptors all the way. Worth the money."
"I have been using my raptors for about 3 years and I love them."
"Raptors, most peeps I know use them as well."
#9
KAI
5.0
(4)
"KAI 7000 series for sure."
"KAI scissors are really nice"
"Cut through 4ml thick veg tan like butter, I love it."
"Kai 7250."
#10
Hikari
5.0
(4)
"Hikari’s are the GOAT."
"Hikari or Karg."
"Nothing better than Hikari New Cosmos."
#11
Felco
4.8
(4)
"Specifically for folks with arthritis or who don't have the hand strength."
"Best $2,000 I ever spent."
"Felco makes excellent snips in all sizes."
"Either the smaller hands model (Felco 12) with the revolving handle."
#12
Shark Fin
4.5
(4)
"I love shark fin."
"They definitely aren’t cheap so that kinda goes against what you asked but they are 100% worth it."
"Look into shark fin."
"Shark Fin Shears or Washi."
#13
Fresh
4.3
(4)
"I’ve been really impressed with my fresh shears. They’re just as good as my super expensive pairs."
"Fresh shears. Only $100, and you get a new pair every year for only $50"
"Personally I use Fresh - they're about $100/pair."
"My favorite budget shear is from Fresh (formerly called MAG shears)."
#14
Hanzo
4.3
(4)
"They are my favorite shears."
"I love my hanzos. Are they cheap? No lol but you can do monthly payments and it’s the best investment I ever made!"
"I've always loved my Hanzos!"
"Hanzos are entirely false advertising."
#15
Xshears
4.7
(3)
"Xshears. Simple and case closed."
"The last shears you will ever want or need."
"Iam left handed I use Xshears."
#16
Kasho
4.7
(3)
"Kasho, Hikari, Mizutani are all truly made in Japan."
"Hello! Congratulations! I really like Kasho shears and Kamisori shears."
"Love my kasho shears!"
#17
Sharkfin
4.3
(3)
"I love my sharkfin shears sm."
"Personally I’m pretty happy with my shark fins shears."
"I had Sharkfins and loved those."
#18
Leatherman
5.0
(2)
"They’re the ones I would recommend."
"Best shears money could buy plus all my ems friends recommend them."
#19
Madison
5.0
(2)
"Madison supply all the way, have never failed me."
"Madison supply all the way, have never failed me."
#20
LDH
5.0
(2)
"I love my LDH shears."
"I prefer my LDH scissors above all."
#21
Kamisori
5.0
(2)
"I use Kamisori double swivel shears and I love them. Never had a problem."
"Hello! Congratulations! I really like Kasho shears and Kamisori shears."
#22
Jason
4.5
(2)
"I am a professional groomer and love the jason shears on amazon. I have the chunkers and they are amazing."
"They've been a workhorse for me and hold an edge longer than you'd expect."
#23
Cutco
4.5
(2)
"Best household tool by far! You can pry cans open all day even!"
"My mom has a pair of cutco shears she's been using for years."
#24
Henckels
4.5
(2)
"Heinkles, Kai, and Ghinger are top tier."
"Gingher or Kai would be a special treat."
#25
Fresh Shears
4.5
(2)
"Your best bet is Fresh Shears, they're great."
"I got these recently & they work well!"
#26
Sensei
4.5
(2)
"Sensei pup set is wonderful. Comes in a set with thinners, straights and curved."
"Their SWIVLs are a solid midrange shear."
#27
Geib
4.5
(2)
"Geib Gators or Black Pearls, and there’s also a brand called Farah Shears that are affordable."
"If you want shears that are midrange and will last, id recommend kenchii scorpion or love lines or geib / gator."
#28
Guggenhein
4.5
(2)
"I love my guggenhein scissors."
"So far they seem pretty great."
#29
Fancy Scissors
4.0
(2)
"These are an affordable and nice option created by a hairstylist that thought the industry was raking stylists over the coals for the price of shears."
"I just got a pair of Fancy Scissors and have been enjoying them so far."
#30
Andis
3.5
(2)
"I use Andis Shears and also have a couple pairs of purple dragons."
"My Andis shears have pretty big holes."
#31
Kenchiis
3.5
(2)
"Another pair of kenchiis."
"My go to are Kenchiis but I’ve dropped 2 pairs of those and the blades have bent out of place."
#32
Sam Villa
5.0
(1)
"My all time favorite so far are the Sam villa swivels."
#33
Airtech
5.0
(1)
"Airtech Techshears - the cantilever action and replaceable blade inserts made these work great for carbon fiber and fiberglass."
#34
Earnest Wright
5.0
(1)
"Earnest Wright or Whiteley, since you are in the UK. 8.25" dressmakers shears."
#35
Klein
5.0
(1)
"Klein. Wiss. As stated above, Kai are *very* nice."
#36
Trauma
5.0
(1)
"Use to use them to cut printing blankets and they’ve been a staple in my box ever since."
#37
All-Clad
5.0
(1)
"My favorite pair is made by All-Clad. They can cut through chicken and turkey bones with no problem."
#38
xShear
5.0
(1)
"I’m a X-shears guy, all the way. Simple, functional, lighter, slimmer, half the cost."
#39
Moto
5.0
(1)
"Dude is super helpful and easy to deal with."
#40
William Whitley
5.0
(1)
"William Whitley's Wilkersons xtra sharps are really nice."
#41
Washi
5.0
(1)
"Washi, Sensei, Sharkfin, or Kamisori."
#42
Loyalty Pet Products
5.0
(1)
"Loyalty Pet Products has a 7" or 8" starter set on Chewy that is one of the most affordable entry-level but still pro-grade shears."
#43
Joan Chen
5.0
(1)
"Joan Chen flower shears are the best for clipping."
#44
JASON
5.0
(1)
"These are pretty awesome, especially for the price!"
#45
Misen
5.0
(1)
"They’re wicked sharp and strong for the price."
#46
Shiro
5.0
(1)
"Shiro Shears are amazing and very pocketbook friendly."
#47
Geib Buttercut
5.0
(1)
"They just feel so good!"
#48
Buckleguy
5.0
(1)
"I have these. They cut through leather like butter."
#49
Osborne
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had a pair for 20 years, used heavily and never sharpened."
#50
Kissaki
5.0
(1)
"They are thee absolute BEST."
#51
Carabiner
4.0
(1)
"I got some uh... hold on let me check- 'carabiner shears' off amazon."
#52
Kinsaro
4.0
(1)
"Kinsaro on Amazon are really good I think they are like 60 bucks last time I bought a pair."
#53
Guggenheim
4.0
(1)
"I have heard that Ghingers are not the best and you should rather go for Guggenheims."
#54
Wiss
4.0
(1)
"I got a Crescent Wiss pair for Christmas. I do not know anything about them but they are substantial and seem very sharp."
#55
Affordable Grooming
4.0
(1)
"They are still amazing years later."
#56
Ernest Wright
4.0
(1)
"They are on my wish list to eventually get a pair for leather."
#57
Japanese Brand
4.0
(1)
"They have a Japanese brand I buy on there that survive all manor of abuse."
#58
Purple Dragons
4.0
(1)
"Purple Dragons are a fine starter set they’re about 35$/46$ for a whole set."
#59
Roseline
3.0
(1)
"My old roseline shears had large finger holes."
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