Scissors 7230 9in Shear

I am an upholstery fabric designer, so needless to say I am cutting very heavy weight fabrics almost daily. After 10 years of using what I thought were good fabric scissors (ginghers, expensive fiskars, rotary cutters, etc), I started developing hand and wrist pain. I ordered these desperate for relief. I will never go back to anything else now! With these I can cut three layers with the same resistance as just one layer before. I can honestly cut 5 layers at once if I am really trying to save time. And one layer feels easier than cutting printer paper with regular paper scissors. I am so impressed. I also like that they can be taken apart to be sharpened. I am a woman with medium sized hands and these 9" shears are the perfect size for me.

I purchased these to use while my "antique" Japanese shears are being sharpened. I am very pleased with these scissors. They are are nicely weighted and balanced. They are also comfortable in the hand while cutting. Although not heavy, they are NOT flimsy and feel very durable. Cutting is smooth and effortless..."it cuts like butter." This is through denim, and glides through four layers of cotton/poly fabric. The true test is to see how long they stay sharp. Overall, I'd recommend these shears for sewing and craft projects.

KAI Scissors 7230 9in Shears, it’s surprisingly good, better than my Guggenheim, let’s see how long it will hold the sharpness, time will tell. The cut is perfect just like my Gingher ones, with the advantage of being lighter. Although my Gingher ones struggle less cutting through several layers of heavy fabrics, the Kai one can do it but struggles a bit.

I have used Gingher scissors for many, many years. They were always the best quality, easy to sharpen and lasted forever (or so I thought). BUT- I needed to get a new pair because right now I could not find anyone to sharpen my Ginghers. So I started reading reviews. Kai had the best reviews. I could not decide between the 8- 9- or 10 inch. My Ginghers were 8 inch. But maybe they were a bit short. They certainly became uncomfortable with a few hours of use. So I watched the video produced by Kai comparing the different sizes. I decided to go with the 9. In a perfect world I wish I could have afforded the 8 and the 10. I find the 9 inch a bit long for curves- but maybe I will get use to it. These are sharp! I have used them on microfiber, rayon, cotton, polyester. Fabrics that use to snag like the microfiber cuts like butter (yes I did say that!). After use, get rid of any lint. I suggest blowing on them or wipe them down with a lint free cloth. This will keep them sharp longer. Also, put them back in their sheath. I can't say enough nice things about these scissors.

I am a quilter so I depend on high quality scissors and these meet every expectation. They are sharp, cut to the point and fit my hand comfortably. I also have the 8 inch size as well. I highly recommend both for ease and accuracy in cutting fabrics. Exce option!

What a difference between cutting materials and my older Mundial scissors. Like cutting butter.

I got these after recommendations from a few people. I already had a pair of Ginghers as my "good" scissors that cut much better than Fiskars for the 1680 ballistic nylon I use. Then I used these and it made the ginghers feel like the cheap fiskars. They blew through the ballistic nylon like nothing, like I was cutting nothing. Rock solid, super sharp, and cuts through tough fabric easily. I'm spoiled now, no other scissors for me. It'll make things much easier when you have a lot of fabric to cut so don't underestimate the value of really good scissors. Also the finger opening is a lot bigger than fiskars and ginghers so more comfortable for your fingers

My daughter couldn't believe I spent this much money for a scissors. So I had her try three different ones--a generic Amazon made-in-China pair, Fiskars, and then these 9" Kai scissors. To the Amazon, she said, "Good." To the Fiskars, she said, "Good." To the Kai, she burst out laughing. Couldn't stop laughing. When she was finally able to talk, she said, "It's like BUTTER!" After more of this raving, she said, "I'm gonna have to get me some of those." Had my hubby do the same thing. When he got to the Kais, what he exclaimed was my title up above. He finished it off with something like, "That's AMAZING." Which is great, because otherwise he'd be wondering why I spent $50 on a scissors. Kai is so far ahead of Fiskars and the Amazon ones from China, it's not even just a different playing field. It's a completely different sport. If you don't want to buy Kai scissors, you'd better not ever try them. Once you do, you'll HAVE to buy them. Everything else will feel like kiddie stuff. The fact that they are made in Japan says it all. Regarding the size, I finally ran across some helpful information, and hopefully I'm remembering correctly. The 8" has a shorter blade than the 9". The 9" and 10" have the same length blade, but the 10" has a bigger handle. With that info, I went with the 9", and it's perfect. I was afraid the blade would be too long, as I'm not a fan of really big scissors, but it's not, and the Kais are fairly lightweight compared to my junk scissors, which is very helpful. I love them. Everyone who sews should have these. I sew garments BTW. Not a quilter. These things just melt the fabric between the blades. No more fighting fabric as I try to plow thru (didn't even realize that was happening until I used these). Makes cutting out my patterns much more accurate and neat. Can't imagine a better scissors even exists.

I sew for fun only. I haven't sewn much lately as my interest comes-and-goes. I have never invested in fabric shears because I've only ever considered this a hobby so I'll just make do with what I already have. I mean, the scissors I used to cut fabric was dedicated to just cutting fabric, but it was just a pair of scissors. I actually didn't use it all the time because it was a bit stiff and made my hands feel tired, so I actually resorted to a rotary cutter more. But this year, as I found a pattern that interested me, I said, "to heck with it! I'll suck it up and buy a pair of proper fabric shears." After some quick research on the best shears for smaller hands, I decided on this pair and the price was around the same as if I drove to a shop carrying the same. I bit the bullet and ordered it. Holy heck, I really should've did this years ago! Having scissors that cut fabric like buttah' makes the entire cutting process.....dare I say it? Enjoyable. When I first took it out of the box and placed it in my hand, I thought, this is too loose. Is it going to cut? Did they forget to tighten that 'screw'? And then I tried making a cut. Fabric laid flat, bottom blade resting on the surface, cut. Wait, did I go through the motion of cutting already? That's how easy it feels on the hand - you really don't have to muscle up to make any cuts - it just happens. Long cuts are effortless and clean, making the process of cutting out your pieces so quick. If you're like me and thinking it's ridiculous to spend so much money on a pair of scissors, push that thought aside. A good pair of fabric shears is a game changer. Even if you opt to go with a different brand or model, it will make a difference. If you consider yourself to have smaller hands, this pair really is perfect. The 9-inch blade is a great length, especially for long, straight cuts. It feels sturdy while still being light-in-hand so it would take a lot of cutting before fatigue sets in IMO. The handle shape are designed well/are comfortable to use. I highly recommend this pair.

Just shows you don't know what you don't know! These are AMAZING got them today and used them straight away on some Ponte fabric.....glide like butter. My old shears/scissors just do not compare so I won't. You will be impressed with these Kai 7230's. If you are sitting on the fence about getting some, I say do it, you will love them.

Muy prácticas y muy livianas

Super Verarbeitung, ultra scharf ... absolute Empfehlung

Son ligeras, precisas con un filo increíble y que lo retiene aún con el uso pesado. De lo mejor que he usado.