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$Coghlan\'s Folding Scissors$

Coghlan's Folding Scissors

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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

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Coghlan's Folding Scissors Customer Reviews

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Coghlan's Folding Scissors

3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 3 customers

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Jul

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good, sturdy pocket scissors.

By like2hike

from Apex, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Decreased Quality

By Lutro

from Albuquerque, New Mexico

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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. [...]

Feb

2010

3.0

Good for the price!

By Shumanlives

from NY

About Me Value Oriented

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Flimsy Construction
Unsafe

Best Uses

Comments about Coghlan's Folding Scissors:

These scissors are great for the price. They are not perfect though. I have to slightly bend them when folding and they are hard to close. So, recently, I bought another pair of the original ones and they are a lot better, but in fairness, they do cost twice as much. So if your looking for a cheap pair of scissors for your first aid kit, then these will do fine. But if your going into the woods for a long period, I would get the original ones....