Different
types of scissors are available in the market. Some of them are country
specific like the Japanese scissors. Others are work specific and meant
for carrying out specific jobs. Barbers, tailors, and even doctors use scissors
in their profession. It is also one of the extensively used home appliances
that are used for carrying out cutting tasks at home. Scissors that are used
for professional hair cutting is different.
Different
Types of Scissors
Scissors
are usually designed to carry out one type of job. Medical scissors are used in
operation theaters and for carrying out tasks related to treatment. Barber
scissors are
meant for use by the barbers for hair cutting and carrying out their
profession. Cloth cutting scissors and vegetable cutting scissors are different
also. Another commonly used type is the paper cutting scissors. The only thing is
that one type should not be used for another type of work as the result may not
be as desired by such use.
Dressmaker
Scissors
Dressmaker
scissors are large in size and contain sharp offset handles. They also help
easy cutting of fabrics on the table. However these scissors can only be used
on fabric. If they are used on other materials then they can get blunted
diminishing the usefulness. Scissors sharpening is essential for this type of
products. Domestic users can have them sharpened in any fabric store. Regular
sharpening can give the scissors a long life.
Pinking
Scissors
Prinking
scissors are used for zig zag cuts on fabrics or papers. They are very useful for
cutting decorative patterns in papers and fabrics. Again; this type of scissors
cannot be used on other materials.
Standard
Scissors
Standard
or office scissors are basic equipments. Their built is simple as well as
classic. Advantage of using them is that they can be used on multiple similar
materials. The blades remain sharp as well as even in all such cases.
Embroidery
Scissors
Embroidery scissors are small and at the same time
delicate. They are used to make little snips for the embroidery works. The blades are pointed
and can get in between threads for creating embroidery works.
