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0nslow
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0nslow
   Old Thread  #32 26 Nov 2025 at 2.02pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #31
Yes I've found a rapalla one in my shed which I think was a freebie which is what has inspired my choice.

I'll keep my old scissors handy just in case 🙂
Zack
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   Old Thread  #31 26 Nov 2025 at 10.11am  0  Login    Register
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I've used "Nail Clippers" since the 80's especially for sea fishing as you can keep them handy in your pocket but they are no good for cutting braid. But for "fine work", with nylon, I do find them better than scissors as I can get closer to what I want trimming off in one go as you don't have the problem of the thickness of the blade.

Oddly enough I do recall "Sea Angler" ocasionally gave a pair of "Clippers" away free on cover of the magazine.
chrispfox
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chrispfox
   Old Thread  #30 26 Nov 2025 at 8.47am  0  Login    Register
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I lost my TA braid scissors a while back and couldn't find them before a session. So took some nail scissors. They were brilliant. So now have those as my main ones.

If you're looking for carpy ones - I've used TA, ESP and Gardner. All perfectly good.
0nslow
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0nslow
   Old Thread  #29 26 Nov 2025 at 8.05am  1  Login    Register
I'm reverting to decent nail clippers. If they can cut my nails, they'll have no problem with line and 3 for a quid 👍
CarpCatcher84
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   Old Thread  #28 26 Nov 2025 at 6.41am  0  Login    Register
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I’ve done the same. So much stuff off there is the same without the carp tax added!!
Hitman
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Hitman
   Old Thread  #27 24 Nov 2025 at 7.24pm  0  Login    Register
I have owner scissors and also the blue ones in Gerry’s link but generally I tend to use a scalpel blade 👍
brooksie1986
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brooksie1986
   Old Thread  #26 24 Nov 2025 at 5.51pm  0  Login    Register
I can’t remember how much they cost but the Gardner scissors are by far the best and sharpest I have ever used. Highly recommended
JeffE
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JeffE
   Old Thread  #25 24 Nov 2025 at 8.58am  0  Login    Register
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I use Owner blades. Superb.
Tinhead
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Tinhead
   Old Thread  #24 24 Nov 2025 at 8.51am  0  Login    Register
I haven't got a link to my ones but try googling kevlar fibre cable scissors
Zack
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   Old Thread  #23 24 Nov 2025 at 8.03am  0  Login    Register
I bought a pair of scissors in the mid 80's and they still cut braid cleanly to this day, best pair of scissors I have ever had and I'm not sure what make they are, ESP springs to mind. Only small with very pointed blades and a red plastic handle.

They are even better than these blue handled "Cuda" ones".
zinno
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   Old Thread  #22 23 Nov 2025 at 8.09pm  0  Login    Register
Bought a PB Products Cutter Pliers, simply great
LeighamFox
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   Old Thread  #21 23 Nov 2025 at 7.56pm  0  Login    Register
Tbh most are not blunt. The rivet pin works lose. A hammer on the pin on a solid surface works it out. I had some korda ones for five years. 3 times I got the hammer out and perfect.
activeviii
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activeviii
   Old Thread  #20 23 Nov 2025 at 7.46pm  0  Login    Register
Ali express. I have bought a few pairs now. They are the same as the nash ones but without the nash logo and tax.
They are small so fit my box nicely
0nslow
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0nslow
   Old Thread  #19 23 Nov 2025 at 2.53pm  0  Login    Register
98% is cutting through coated braid so if there's one better suited to that, I'm all ears 👍👍
Rebullio
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Rebullio
   Old Thread  #18 23 Nov 2025 at 2.46pm  0  Login    Register
pb products are the best i've used for braid
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