SAK and SwissTool Scissors

Leatherman123 · **on:** January 05, 2008, 04:53:57 AM

I am dissapointed in the scissors on my Swisstool X or my SAK's. They do not cut paracord cleanly while the new LM scissors cut it cleanly and precisely..

josekym · **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:12:25 AM

Yup. Paracord and other slick cord/ties seem to "slip" on the scissors blade on a Vic. My technique is to cut slowly, so as to enable the scissor blades to bite the cord first, then complete the cut. =)

Spoonrobot · **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:15:33 AM

Have you tried a sharpening system like the Sharpmaker?

I've only used it on my beat down Micra but the brown stones gave it a nice toothy edge that cut better than the fine edge of the white stones.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2008, 04:40:46 PM

The scissors I tried to cut it with were brand new!

Benner · **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2008, 05:50:32 PM

I quite like the swisstool scissors. I find they work quite well. Mind you, I have never cut paracord with them, I'd probably just use the knife.

Dunc · **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:27:40 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 05, 2008, 05:50:32 PM

I quite like the swisstool scissors. I find they work quite well. Mind you, I have never cut paracord with them, I'd probably just use the knife.

Have to agree with Benner , if I was going to cut paracord I'd use a knife , after all thats what its there for . Scissors are for paper , card , string, trimming bandages and cutting toenails

Dunc