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Item 745494
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| Material | Stainless steel |
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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 That product has been replaced by Coghlan's Folding Scissors, made in Taiwan.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. [...]
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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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