Scissors are one of my favorite tools. A great pair of scissors feels great in your hand and suits the job at hand. Here are my three favorites from LDH Scissors, followed by the new tools I just added to the collection.
From left to right, LDH Imperial Scissors, Midnight Edition Thread Snips and Midnight Edition Lightweight Fabric Scissors.
LDH Imperial Scissors, 5" ($20)
The sharp point gets into tight spaces, and they’re always within reach while I’m weaving (tied on to my back beam so they are always at hand!). The handles have a sculpted dragon and phoenix design, and they are made for both right- and left-handed users.
LDH Midnight Edition Thread Snips ($30)
These are the ones I use to snip threads after wet finishing. The finger-loop design keeps them steady, and the Midnight finish is stainless steel underneath.
LDH Midnight Edition Lightweight Fabric Scissors, 8" and 10" (from $25)
I use these for cutting between items and cutting a warp off the loom. They have serrated blades and are the lightest fabric scissors LDH makes. They come in 8" and 10", and they are right-handed. I always store them in the felt case they come with and they are always in the top tier of my wheeled organizer, ready for whenever I need them.
New from LDH
My daughter is left-handed, and she asked why I didn’t carry left-handed scissors. Now I do.
True Left-Handed Lightweight Fabric Scissors, 8" ($25)
LDH explains that true left-handed scissors have the blades reversed into a mirror image, not just different handles, with the pivot tension and blade alignment adjusted during assembly. If you’re new to left-handed scissors, keep them as straight as you can while cutting. Tilting them folds the fabric instead of cutting it.
Prism Fabric Shears, 9.5" ($65)
Right-handed, with an iridescent finish.
Midnight Edition Rotary Cutter, 45mm ($30)
Works in either hand, and I’ve found it great for cutting fringe. Replacement blades are $10.
Caring for your scissors
Wipe the blades and oil them once a month
New scissors arrive oiled for shipping, so wipe them before the first cut
Keep them in their box or felt case
Every scissor needs sharpening eventually, and dullness is not a defect
Every LDH scissors comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Shop the full LDH Scissors collection.
As always,
Happy Weaving,
Mary Ann
