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Coghlan's Folding Scissors

Coghlan's Folding Scissors

Item # 745494
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These folding scissors are compact enough for a first-aid kit, purse or pocket.

  • Heat-treated stainless steel blades provide a sharp, long-lasting cutting edge
  • Stainless steel will not rust
  • Chrome-plated die cast handles house the blades when folded so you won't hurt yourself accidentally

Imported.

Item 745494

Coghlan's Folding Scissors Specs

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MaterialStainless steel

Coghlan's Folding Scissors Customer Reviews

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Coghlan's Folding Scissors
 
3.5

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Sep

12

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Decreased Quality

By Lutro

from Albuquerque, New Mexico

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • Bad cutting action
  • Poorly finished
  • Rough edges

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • River Trips
  • Road Trips

Comments about Coghlan's Folding Scissors:

I've carried folding pocket scissors for decades, every where I go. I reach for them several times a day, especially when camping. They are much more usuable and effective than the scissors built into a Swiss Army Knife, for example. Until recently, [...]carried the Slip N Snip brand, made in USA. These have good quality and finish, operate smoothly, and cut well. That product has been replaced by Coghlan's Folding Scissors, made in Taiwan. The price is a little lower, but the quality has dropped off even more. These scissors have poor finish, with many rough edges. They don't open smoothly, nor do they have smooth action when cutting. They are unpleasant to use. Although functional, after trying them for a two days, I plan to return them. I would much rather spend a couple of bucks more for a higher quality item. [...]

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Jul

15

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Good, sturdy pocket scissors.

By like2hike

from Apex, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Effective
  • Simple To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day Trips

    Comments about Coghlan's Folding Scissors:

    I purchased mine in July, 2008 and contrary to the previous review, in my judgement, the quality of this product is good. Mine cut smoothly and precisely, they fold and unfold smoothly, especially after the first few uses, are very sharp and have no rough edges that I noticed. The blades have an aggressive grind and will cut powerfully for their size. These are significantly better than some folding scissors that I bought at the leading discount retailer that turned out to be quite difficult to fold and unfold and seemed fragile and low-quality. They open wide enough to make re-sharpening on a stone possible.

    I am used to carrying a small swiss army knife with scissors and when I travel on the airlines, I feel rather handicapped to spend the day unable to cut anything. Knives are banned by the TSA, of course, but scissors with blades less than 4 inches long are allowed at the current time. This product makes a handy substitute for a pocket knife at the airport and I have had no trouble passing them through airport security. These would also be quite handy and effective in a first aid kit, sewing kit, etc. However, as a daily carry item, I would prefer a more versatile swiss army knife or Leatherman Micra or Squirt, but when cost is a factor or you can't carry a knife, these work great.

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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