hi! Need some recommendation on the ss scissors i should buy......saw quite a few types at C328 & NA...ranging from $22 to $35..... how to choose a good pair? curved tip or straight tip? does brand matter?
p/s. I already got a pair of curved tip planting tweezer
For me, I use normal scissors but the longer cutting blades, since it does the same thing at 2/25 of the cost. Somemore since I think SS scissors will still rust if not taken care properly, I don't mind buy a cheap one and throw away if it rust or not sharp.
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look for surgical steel ones. they don't rust as easily.
bottomline is your budget and what you willing to spend. imho good equipment give a good "feel". from the shaping of the handle and the way it cuts.
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I think having a good pair of planting tweezers is more important than scissors.
Are you are upgrading from a cheap handicraft scissors?
If I were you, I would choose a curve-tip one.
For me, I am still using those cheap handicraft ones - plastic with metal blades. After finishing with it, dry and put away. It doesn't rust badly. Mine still in service after 5 years. If I am lazy, sometimes I just use finger nails to break the stems.
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i agree with KF about the tweezers...they are much mroe important..
scissors can just use any old type that wont rust easily.. but have to make sure you dry them reasonably well after use.
personally..i got both from JBL. i have compared them to other equipment.. and used other cheaper alternatives too.. the cutting feel is definately different and the equpiments last much much longer than the cheaper ones.. i can leave them totally wet after i use them and they dont even rust..
but if budget is of concern..then i wont buy a pair of scissors and just use regular ones..
i agree tt a good pair of tweezers are far more impt den a good pair of scissors....i'm using a pair of scissors used for cutting hair.....gives me good finger support.....jus wipe it after use, little rust so far.....unless u need a long pair of scissors for large tanks and hard to reach plants den go for e planting scissors lor....
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i need something with longer reach and rust proof....so i guess a proper ss planting scissors is the way to go....
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Stainless steel rusts if they are not immediately wiped dry after use. It is the property of stainless steel. So, just dry the scissors after use.
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doesnt that depend on the grade of steel and the mix of elements used?? try using surgical grade ones..
i'm currently using the small ones if my disecting kit for the 1 ft..
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It depends on what is alloyed, actually. But pitting will most probably still occur if stains are left behind by evaporating water...
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both tweezers and scissors could easily cost abv 10-20 bucks 2LFS....
for me, tweezers i also use those cheapo type, doesn't rust too...it's those type we used in Army, rifle cleaning kit type..
wipe them dry aft use...
only thing is ur hand will GET wet since it's shorter than those sold @ LFS..
sscissors like that rest mention, any type will do as long as they serve their function. but i personally prefer those that are long and thin TYPE, easier to reach to trim difficults parts..
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IME, the screw part will rust first... Because water can still be trapped in there even after you "clean" it dry of any visible water... One suggestion is to place it under your lights or on your lights... The heat from the lights can dry the moisture better...
Which brand is surgical grade steel?Originally Posted by ranmasatome
doesnt that depend on the grade of steel and the mix of elements used?? try using surgical grade ones..
i'm currently using the small ones if my disecting kit for the 1 ft..
btw... r u in the medical field?
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I bought a good tweezer range $20-35 (can't remember exactly) from C328. Subsequently I bought the Ocean Free (crap) for $20 come with tweezer and scissor. Also I bought from one forumer here but rust if not dry after use.
I tested all 3 , the first one was still be best one , less attracted to Magnet , not like the other two. So you may want to bring along a magnet to test as an indication how much of iron is really inside the product.
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i'm not sure but i'm cirrently using JBL.. its really not that bad.Which brand is surgical grade steel?
btw... r u in the medical field?
no.. not medical.. i'm a biologist..sorta..lol..
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