Yeah, Adam Savage uses a 7000 series KAI for all his cosplay making. I've seen other videos where Ginghers will quickly clog up with lint and the action becomes stuttery and unpredictable. Project Farm also did a torture test with regular printer paper on all the top name-brand scissors and KAIs were the most durable by far. If you wanna keep sharpening and cleaning your blades, sure, go with Ginghers. If you just want to keep working long sessions, however, KAI 7000's are hard to beat.
@@MikeTrieu i have both and I feel the lint that gets lol over the blades is from the scissors being slightly staticky and attracting lint. You can just wipe it off every few cuts. The Kais also do that though not as much. Also for someone who knows how to sharpen scissors or blades in general, it is pretty easy to do so and the Ginghers will last a lifetime thanks to their build quality (solid forged steel construction, double plated with chrome over nickel.). The KAI are also pricier than the Ginghers. They are both great but the Kais are superior. And because they have some rubbery plastic handles, it allow for less metal there and much lighter scissors which is great for someone who cuts a lot or has arthritis.
I love how you cut from different parts of the scissors. I didn’t even think about the blade being sharper on different ends so I appreciated that info! Seeing everything cut is so satisfying! Lol
Great video, thanks. I think the only issue is that the various shears aren't apples to apples, so for instance you'd need to compare the Kai 7000 series in the same length as the Ginghers and the rest to be able to know which one can really handle more fabrics better. I just bought the Kai 7230 9" and the ProShears like yours but 9" (also known as Guggenhein, since regardless of brand name those particular shears are all made by the same factory/factories in China but just sold under different names; but the ProShears are a bit cheaper on Amazon than the Guggenheins are anywhere since they're spending more on marketing). The cheap Chinese ones are decent for sure, but yeah the Kai ones are definitely better. Too bad not as pretty! I don't have the Gingher ones but have seen enough before buying the Kais to be convinced the Kai 7000 shears beat Ginghers according to most people (reluctant as they are to say so)! And yes Ginghers too are prettier than the Kais!
I got the KAI ones sold under the German Prym brand with the same handles but purple instead of black. for just £23 Prym might be Europe only, but they are still Japan made. Also the Fiskars you have there don't say Finland on the handle or blade, so they are Chinese.
Please, are all Prym scissors actually KAI products? If that's true, why change the name for the Wuropean market? Are you sure, these are not copies of KAI's? There is an Italian maker called Premax,who does copy the KAI scissors. I've tried their 6 series models, and they are as good if not better than KAI!. I'm just searching to buy the best I can get for maximum 50 euro but I can't decide what to order.
KAI or any other Japanese makers didn't think of cutting ropes with these shears. "Oh c'mon lady, please use gardening tools instead." Honestly, KAI is a razor maker and not an extremely good one among blade makers. All these work with backside thickness and leverage when you are cutting yarn. Fiskers and KAI made the plastic handles (waiting to break themselves by wearing), I don't like it. Ginger scissors are the only pair having a sharp straight blade and another round, preventing sticking into clothes. Overall, Ginger wins hands down. KAI needs to learn more about the actual work tailors do.
Bladed tools often come with a light coat of oil. It protects the blades from moisture. And I'd never use my sewing scissors for things like macrame cord, unless you use nothing but processed cotton. Jute and hemp are fibrous and will dull your blades just like paper.
It’s so annoying when RUclipsr don’t do their home. Just put out a video with bare minimum effort. How are they supposed to inform or give us the correct information about a product, if they don’t know even the basics. That’s the whole purpose why we click on their videos, is to get more information or reviews on a product. I just wish RUclipsr would put more effort into their content. For example the oil on the sears. The scissors are lightly coated with oil for protection from rusting while it’s sitting somewhere in a warehouse or something. Also it’s form a lubrication, to give the scissor a smoother cut. She would have known this if she just looked it up prior to doing this video. So then she can also inform her viewers.
Yes I do! I have a pair of Gingher duckbill embroidery scissors that I love- I inherited them from my great-aunt-in-law and they are what made me realized the difference between nice scissors and the cheapies I usually bought. I also have a small pair of orange handles Fiskars that I use to snip threads on the go- hope that helps 😊😊
@@MarchingNorth thank you. I’ve just purchased some of the large gingher ones you recommended. I’m going to save up now for the embroidery ones. The sound of the cut on the yarn completely sold me! Thank you xxx
I am wondering if those oily proshears are the same as Guggenhein I keep seeing advertised? I keep seeing them advertised and others say those are also oily and packaged the same.
Please, the type of scissors that come with "Knife edge" and are supposed for be the tool for cutting very thick fabric, would these cut thin fabric better too,compared to those that don't come with the same pair of scissors, that don't say knife edge? I want to get the best pair of scissors I can, for my blind mother. she uses them, to create wonderfull bags! It will make her so happy! Please,can anybody help me, suggesting which scissors to get? She likes around 7 to 8 inch, for one or two layers of fabric, not the big tailor ones, that are meant for heavy use cutting thick fabric. KAI come with a knife edge, or without, which one would be better for her needs? Please?
@@MarchingNorth What scissors would you recommend for all around use to keep in a junk kitchen draw to open Amazon envelopes, cut packing tape and opening plastic packaging and cardboard like what razor blades come in? Thank You 😊
Paper is generally made from wood pulp, and has small wood fibers. Cutting paper with fabric scissors will dull the blades, and you need razor-sharp scissors to produce accurate, smooth cut edges on your fabric. Any decent pair of scissors (Amazon has bunches and bunches of them) will do for general use like you're describing. Although for cardboard (at least for corrugated cardboard) I use a box cutter. It's just easier.
@@richardlisacki2250 It depends how much you care about avoiding China made goods. You usually have to spend a bit more to get ones made in Japan, the UK or the EU. Fiskars have the best shaped handles.
Я згідна з вами за фіскарс .В мене є одні з оранжевими ручками вже 20 років -ручка зручна ,легкі самі ножиці ,на легкі та м'які тканини супер .Тепер хочю купити білі цієї ж фірми які беруть товщину ,мають мікро зубчики та угол напрямку крою-все в одному .Це перевірена якість .А ножиць ніколи не буває багато.Тканини ж різні та і товщини а ще шовк ,слизький шовк.@@SnabbKassa
She is also comparing serrated-edge from Gingher with knife-edge from Kai. Serrated shears have a lot more grip than Knife-edge shears. Overall not a good comparison video. But it's cool to see what the Gingher is capable of. I still would chose the Kai 7000 after researching more.
When people say the KAIs are better than Ginghers they are talking about the 7000 series KAI scissors, not the lower end ones you have in this video.
Yeah, Adam Savage uses a 7000 series KAI for all his cosplay making. I've seen other videos where Ginghers will quickly clog up with lint and the action becomes stuttery and unpredictable. Project Farm also did a torture test with regular printer paper on all the top name-brand scissors and KAIs were the most durable by far. If you wanna keep sharpening and cleaning your blades, sure, go with Ginghers. If you just want to keep working long sessions, however, KAI 7000's are hard to beat.
@@MikeTrieu i have both and I feel the lint that gets lol over the blades is from the scissors being slightly staticky and attracting lint. You can just wipe it off every few cuts. The Kais also do that though not as much. Also for someone who knows how to sharpen scissors or blades in general, it is pretty easy to do so and the Ginghers will last a lifetime thanks to their build quality (solid forged steel construction, double plated with chrome over nickel.). The KAI are also pricier than the Ginghers. They are both great but the Kais are superior. And because they have some rubbery plastic handles, it allow for less metal there and much lighter scissors which is great for someone who cuts a lot or has arthritis.
I love how you cut from different parts of the scissors. I didn’t even think about the blade being sharper on different ends so I appreciated that info! Seeing everything cut is so satisfying! Lol
Great video, thanks. I think the only issue is that the various shears aren't apples to apples, so for instance you'd need to compare the Kai 7000 series in the same length as the Ginghers and the rest to be able to know which one can really handle more fabrics better. I just bought the Kai 7230 9" and the ProShears like yours but 9" (also known as Guggenhein, since regardless of brand name those particular shears are all made by the same factory/factories in China but just sold under different names; but the ProShears are a bit cheaper on Amazon than the Guggenheins are anywhere since they're spending more on marketing). The cheap Chinese ones are decent for sure, but yeah the Kai ones are definitely better. Too bad not as pretty! I don't have the Gingher ones but have seen enough before buying the Kais to be convinced the Kai 7000 shears beat Ginghers according to most people (reluctant as they are to say so)! And yes Ginghers too are prettier than the Kais!
I got the KAI ones sold under the German Prym brand with the same handles but purple instead of black. for just £23 Prym might be Europe only, but they are still Japan made. Also the Fiskars you have there don't say Finland on the handle or blade, so they are Chinese.
Please, are all Prym scissors actually KAI products? If that's true, why change the name for the Wuropean market? Are you sure, these are not copies of KAI's? There is an Italian maker called Premax,who does copy the KAI scissors. I've tried their 6 series models, and they are as good if not better than KAI!. I'm just searching to buy the best I can get for maximum 50 euro but I can't decide what to order.
WoW! I'm soooooooo glad I stumbled across your video! I want those Gingher Scissors ✂!!!
I just ordered them from Amazon! Woo hoo! Can't wait to get them!
@@StaceyGemini do you like them? Which ones did you get?
@@AlexanderMason1 I got the Gingher Scissors and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE them!!
My understanding is that the oil is to prevent rust during storage. You are to remove it before using.
Thanks! I need a new pair of scissors ✂️ very informative 👌
I just got mine today the 9 inch Gingher with rubber handle. So sweet✂️💕 to use and light.
KAI or any other Japanese makers didn't think of cutting ropes with these shears.
"Oh c'mon lady, please use gardening tools instead."
Honestly, KAI is a razor maker and not an extremely good one among blade makers.
All these work with backside thickness and leverage when you are cutting yarn.
Fiskers and KAI made the plastic handles (waiting to break themselves by wearing), I don't like it.
Ginger scissors are the only pair having a sharp straight blade and another round, preventing sticking into clothes.
Overall, Ginger wins hands down. KAI needs to learn more about the actual work tailors do.
Would love a comparison between proshears and Guggenhein
Bladed tools often come with a light coat of oil. It protects the blades from moisture.
And I'd never use my sewing scissors for things like macrame cord, unless you use nothing but processed cotton. Jute and hemp are fibrous and will dull your blades just like paper.
It’s so annoying when RUclipsr don’t do their home. Just put out a video with bare minimum effort. How are they supposed to inform or give us the correct information about a product, if they don’t know even the basics. That’s the whole purpose why we click on their videos, is to get more information or reviews on a product. I just wish RUclipsr would put more effort into their content. For example the oil on the sears. The scissors are lightly coated with oil for protection from rusting while it’s sitting somewhere in a warehouse or something. Also it’s form a lubrication, to give the scissor a smoother cut. She would have known this if she just looked it up prior to doing this video. So then she can also inform her viewers.
Def going with gingher after this video
Hi Crystal. Do you ever use smaller embroidery scissors for more detailed fringes on smaller items? If so which ones would you recommend?
Yes I do! I have a pair of Gingher duckbill embroidery scissors that I love- I inherited them from my great-aunt-in-law and they are what made me realized the difference between nice scissors and the cheapies I usually bought. I also have a small pair of orange handles Fiskars that I use to snip threads on the go- hope that helps 😊😊
@@MarchingNorth thank you. I’ve just purchased some of the large gingher ones you recommended. I’m going to save up now for the embroidery ones. The sound of the cut on the yarn completely sold me! Thank you xxx
I am wondering if those oily proshears are the same as Guggenhein I keep seeing advertised? I keep seeing them advertised and others say those are also oily and packaged the same.
Thanks!!!! Awesome video!!
Please, the type of scissors that come with "Knife edge" and are supposed for be the tool for cutting very thick fabric, would these cut thin fabric better too,compared to those that don't come with the same pair of scissors, that don't say knife edge? I want to get the best pair of scissors I can, for my blind mother. she uses them, to create wonderfull bags! It will make her so happy! Please,can anybody help me, suggesting which scissors to get? She likes around 7 to 8 inch, for one or two layers of fabric, not the big tailor ones, that are meant for heavy use cutting thick fabric. KAI come with a knife edge, or without, which one would be better for her needs? Please?
great review
thank you
Why can’t paper with scissors?
You can, it just makes them dull way faster 😊
@@MarchingNorth What scissors would you recommend for all around use to keep in a junk kitchen draw to open Amazon envelopes, cut packing tape and opening plastic packaging and cardboard like what razor blades come in?
Thank You 😊
Paper is generally made from wood pulp, and has small wood fibers. Cutting paper with fabric scissors will dull the blades, and you need razor-sharp scissors to produce accurate, smooth cut edges on your fabric.
Any decent pair of scissors (Amazon has bunches and bunches of them) will do for general use like you're describing. Although for cardboard (at least for corrugated cardboard) I use a box cutter. It's just easier.
@@richardlisacki2250 It depends how much you care about avoiding China made goods. You usually have to spend a bit more to get ones made in Japan, the UK or the EU. Fiskars have the best shaped handles.
Я згідна з вами за фіскарс .В мене є одні з оранжевими ручками вже 20 років -ручка зручна ,легкі самі ножиці ,на легкі та м'які тканини супер .Тепер хочю купити білі цієї ж фірми які беруть товщину ,мають мікро зубчики та угол напрямку крою-все в одному .Це перевірена якість .А ножиць ніколи не буває багато.Тканини ж різні та і товщини а ще шовк ,слизький шовк.@@SnabbKassa
Wow disappointed in the Kai, I was sure those were gonna take the cake.
She is using the lower end Kai scissors. Kai's 7000 series is way superior, check other reviews on youtube.
She is also comparing serrated-edge from Gingher with knife-edge from Kai. Serrated shears have a lot more grip than Knife-edge shears. Overall not a good comparison video. But it's cool to see what the Gingher is capable of. I still would chose the Kai 7000 after researching more.