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Electrician scissors

us Offline IMR4198

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Electrician scissors
on: December 29, 2024, 09:29:28 PM
   I have used these Wiss shears umptiddly dozen times through some long weary years.  There used to be an electric cord factory in town, and there were lots of these floating around the flea markets, etc.  I'm not too sure where these came from exactly.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #1 on: December 29, 2024, 09:39:50 PM
Wiss is highly know as one of the best sheet metal shears, I had about 4, it could be the same company, I know I have a pair of that style of electrical shears but idk if there wiss, I think Klein :think:
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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #2 on: December 29, 2024, 09:45:53 PM
I want to say I had some Wiss aviation snips at some time, or at least used a set that belonged to an employer or school. Those electrician's scissors are solidly made and should last a good long time! :tu:
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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #3 on: December 29, 2024, 10:39:00 PM
I have a pair of German made electrician snips, don't remember the brand, that I usually carry in the pouch behind my SuperTool 300 to make up for the lack of scissors in that tool. Very handy at times.  :cheers:


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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #4 on: December 30, 2024, 12:59:20 AM
Those Wiss scissors look very similar to my pair of Kleins. Their size makes them super handy. I think they are still made in the U.S.A.



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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #5 on: December 30, 2024, 01:21:03 AM
  I have some more types.  Here are the Wiss electrician scissors.  Different types.  1974 catalog.  I think US Boker was owned by Wiss.  Bought out by Cooper Group.  Best wishes.  G
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us Offline Alan K.

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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #6 on: January 02, 2025, 02:29:43 AM
I couldn't remember what I had, :facepalm: so I dug them up to have a look.  They are, in fact, Wiss 175E scissors. They don't say USA as IMR's do.  These say Wiss 175E VF.  I don't know what the VF stands for.  Anybody else have a clue?
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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #7 on: January 02, 2025, 02:52:51 AM
  I saw 175E 5V scissors for sale.  Supposedly one blade is serrated.  Does that sound like yours?  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #8 on: January 02, 2025, 06:46:41 PM
The blade with the notches is serrated just enough to bite into whatever you're cutting to keep it from slipping out.  It definitely says VF though and not 5V. :cheers:


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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #9 on: January 02, 2025, 07:40:51 PM
   I like the serrations.  VF might just be an older designation?  It looks like the WISS markings are laser etched or something instead of stamped.  The serrations would definitely make cutting some things easier.  Things wouldn't slide out of the blades nearly as easy.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #10 on: January 21, 2025, 12:54:57 PM
Absolutely love my Klein scissors.  Perfect for those tougher jobs.
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Re: Electrician scissors
Reply #11 on: February 22, 2025, 03:36:58 PM
I have the Klein too. Just excellent. :iagree:


 

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