Jobsite Shears/Scissors

[Beowulf]

Looking for the best bang for the buck scissors for the garage. I have some ancient craftsman that were never that great to begin with. What is everyone using and what would you recommend from the current offerings. Just a quick google turns up a myriad of options.

Wiss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NP5LTYI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Milwaukee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LJOQO60/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Fiskars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5M4SWD/?tag=atomicindus08-20

There are too many to list. Going into analysis paralysis.

 

[OccupantRJ]

I use these, and have for 40 years.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LBMFCY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ChevyEFI]

Deals on VIM tools under Red Hot Deals:
WS815-MA and WS800-MA

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have a pair of seeing shears I picked somewhere, maybe from the wife's old sewing kit. I have a second I use the most, some blue handled Westcott scissors. Lastly I have a pair of Toolshop brand EMT shear clones.

 

[bwringer]

All good choices. I like the Milwaukee's style best where the finger loops are elevated higher above the stuff you're cutting. Better for sheet goods.

However, in my reality, there are several pairs of a couple of styles of super-cheap Harbor Freight scissors sprinkled around my garage and home, and I've never once had a problem.

 

[PugetDude]

Wiss Heavy Duty for the win.

 

[Wamsutta]

These are very good. They are so sharp, they will cut toilet paper.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fiskars-4-5-in-Steel-Blades-Ultimate-Garden-Shears-356922/307840726

 

[dr_clyde]

I have a pair of Kershaw taskmaster scissors that work great for general shop scissor duty.

 

[nitroracer20]

I have the milwaukee you listed. I love them, no regrets after 5 years or so. Ive cut alot of fiberglass, thick cardboard etc still sharp as day 1.

 

[Badger 13]

I have the Milwaukee off set, and the straight, both perform well and serve my purpose.

 

[Ign]

Yeah Milwaukee is fantastic. More power with the offsets 'cause they're longer, too.

I've also got some multi-purpose cutters from...maybe Wiss....I got 'em in the HD tool aisle...and they do work better for thicker materials.....they have composite bodies with blade inserts but WAY more substantial than the HF free scissors

 

[matt_i]

My favorite is the Wiss 2DA. Not that common if you web search it but its a short jaw ~2 inches with high leverage. Suitable for trimming thin metal shim stock (.010"-ish).

I also have a pair of Clauss 5" shears, shorter jaw than above of around 1-inch which are also nice. Can't find an exact link right now.