Scissors & Shears

Scissors and shears: heavy-duty jewellers shears for sheet and strip, gold-coloured fancy embroidery scissors, duckbill applique scissors, iris, Lister and EMT bandage scissors, aquarium plant scissors and sheep shears. Free UK delivery. We ship to 100+ countries.

Scissors and shears across several trades: heavy-duty jewellers shears for sheet and strip, gold-plated fancy embroidery scissors, duckbill applique scissors, Lister and EMT bandage shears, aquarium plant scissors and sheep hoof-trimming shears. For the full aquascaping range see Aquarium & Aquascaping; for decorative scissors see Embroidery & Fancy Scissors.

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The Toolsmith scissors and shears range covers several trades: heavy-duty jewellers shears with straight and curved blades for cutting sheet and strip, chain makers shears, gold-plated fancy embroidery scissors, duckbill applique scissors, micro spring scissors, Lister and EMT bandage shears, iris surgical scissors, aquarium plant scissors and sheep hoof-trimming shears.

Every order ships from UK stock with free UK delivery, and we aim to dispatch orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, the same working day.

Who these tools are for

Bench jewellers trimming sheet and solder, embroiderers, quilters and lace makers, first aiders and clinical staff, aquascapers, and sheep keepers.

Scissors by job

  • Jewellers shears: straight, curved and wide-blade shears for silver, copper and brass sheet and strip; chain makers shears
  • Embroidery & fancy: 3" to 4" gold-plated fancy scissors (stork, swan, floral and more), 3.5" beading scissors
  • Applique: 6" half and full duckbill applique scissors
  • First aid & clinical: Lister bandage scissors from 3.5" to 7.5", Tuff-Cut EMT shears, iris dressing scissors
  • Aquarium: straight, curved, wave and angled plant scissors from 6" to 14"
  • Livestock: sheep hoof-trimming shears, 12" sheep shears

How to choose

Keep a dedicated pair for metal: cutting metal with fabric scissors, or fabric with metal shears, blunts both. Curved-blade jewellers shears follow curves in sheet more easily than straight blades. Duckbill applique scissors have a wide lower blade that protects the bottom layer of fabric while you trim the top one.

Frequently asked questions

What thickness of sheet can jewellers shears cut?
It varies by pair; check the product page for the maker's stated capacity. For thick stock, use a jeweller's saw instead.

What are duckbill applique scissors for?
The wide, flat lower blade slides under the top layer of fabric and protects the layer beneath while you trim close to the stitching.

Can I use embroidery scissors for beading thread?
Yes. A fine-point embroidery pair is ideal for beading thread. Keep it away from metal work.

Do you dispatch the same day?
We aim to. Orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, are targeted for same-day dispatch; later orders are dispatched from the next working day. It is a target, not a guarantee. Most UK orders arrive 2-3 working days after dispatch.

Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?
Yes. Email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk with your requirements for trade and bulk pricing.

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