Kai Scissors 7230 9in Shear

I purchased these to use while my "antique" Japanese shears are being sharpened. I am very pleased with these scissors. They are are nicely weighted and balanced. They are also comfortable in the hand while cutting. Although not heavy, they are NOT flimsy and feel very durable. Cutting is smooth and effortless..."it cuts like butter." This is through denim, and glides through four layers of cotton/poly fabric. The true test is to see how long they stay sharp. Overall, I'd recommend these shears for sewing and craft projects.

KAI Scissors 7230 9in Shears, it’s surprisingly good, better than my Guggenheim, let’s see how long it will hold the sharpness, time will tell. The cut is perfect just like my Gingher ones, with the advantage of being lighter. Although my Gingher ones struggle less cutting through several layers of heavy fabrics, the Kai one can do it but struggles a bit.

I am an upholstery fabric designer, so needless to say I am cutting very heavy weight fabrics almost daily. After 10 years of using what I thought were good fabric scissors (ginghers, expensive fiskars, rotary cutters, etc), I started developing hand and wrist pain. I ordered these desperate for relief. I will never go back to anything else now! With these I can cut three layers with the same resistance as just one layer before. I can honestly cut 5 layers at once if I am really trying to save time. And one layer feels easier than cutting printer paper with regular paper scissors. I am so impressed. I also like that they can be taken apart to be sharpened. I am a woman with medium sized hands and these 9" shears are the perfect size for me.

I have used Gingher scissors for many, many years. They were always the best quality, easy to sharpen and lasted forever (or so I thought). BUT- I needed to get a new pair because right now I could not find anyone to sharpen my Ginghers. So I started reading reviews. Kai had the best reviews. I could not decide between the 8- 9- or 10 inch. My Ginghers were 8 inch. But maybe they were a bit short. They certainly became uncomfortable with a few hours of use. So I watched the video produced by Kai comparing the different sizes. I decided to go with the 9. In a perfect world I wish I could have afforded the 8 and the 10. I find the 9 inch a bit long for curves- but maybe I will get use to it. These are sharp! I have used them on microfiber, rayon, cotton, polyester. Fabrics that use to snag like the microfiber cuts like butter (yes I did say that!). After use, get rid of any lint. I suggest blowing on them or wipe them down with a lint free cloth. This will keep them sharp longer. Also, put them back in their sheath. I can't say enough nice things about these scissors.

These are excellent fabric scissors. They are worth the expense. They cut through several layers of fabric very easily.

I am a quilter so I depend on high quality scissors and these meet every expectation. They are sharp, cut to the point and fit my hand comfortably. I also have the 8 inch size as well. I highly recommend both for ease and accuracy in cutting fabrics. Exce option!

The best shears I've ever had. Within the last few years I bought at least 10 different kinds and had to return most of them. Having small/medium hands and partial disability in the grip function, it is a challenge for me to find comfortable scissors. Fortunately, these are superb! I would like to have a little smaller handle though but it's impossible to find. On the picture it looks like the size of the handle is just right but it is a bit loose for a person with small fingers. The blades are super sharp and incredibly smooth. It is truly a pleasure to use them. Beautiful craftsmanship! 9-inch shears are great size, 10-inch though are only bigger in the size of the handle and probably are more comfortable for people with big hands. Overall these are a dream come true shears. Highly recommend.

Economical & great value. Lightweight, sharp, easy to manipulate, easy to sharpen with a pro sharpening rig. Sharpening by hand filing is not difficult but is quite dangerous, requiring a bit of strength and a steady hand.