Curved Scissors

[geoffvl]

Do you have a pair of curved scissors? How often do you use them. I don't have any. Just wondering if they would be useful.

[btree]

I think the only time I've had the occasion to see and use curved scissors is to trim my toe nails. Never used them for fly tying. Can't imagine needing them, but I'm guessing there are some special situations when they help...but I've felt the need. Never thought of it till this post.

Styles I tie: most trout patterns, classic speys, newer style steelhead, the occasional coastal cutthroat.

My gear is pretty minimal though. My vise is over 20 years old and likely worn out 10 years ago. I buy cheap-o scissors, bobbins etc, and I still get by. I'd spend my money on hooks and materials rather than gagets. Or better yet, rods, reels, lines and good tippet.

[chauchey]

I picked up some Dr. Slicks on the net for half off. I like the curved ones, but I love the Iris scissors a ton! Especially since I started tieing Mayfly Nymphs.

[btree]

I picked up some Dr. Slicks on the net for half off. I like the curved ones, but I love the Iris scissors a ton! Especially since I started tieing Mayfly Nymphs.

I'm curious - what do you use the curved ones for? What special things do they allow you to do?

[24_7Fisherman]

I also have a pair of curved scissors i use. I use them for everything you would use straight ones for. I like the curve because it allows me to not cut the tying thread as much LOL I cant remember what brand they are, blue rubber handles and super sharp and cost me like $30

[johnk]

I also have a pair of curved scissors i use. I use them for everything you would use straight ones for. I like the curve because it allows me to not cut the tying thread as much LOL I cant remember what brand they are, blue rubber handles and super sharp and cost me like $30

I, too, use the curved Anvil scissors. I like them way better than the straight ones. They stay sharp forever, my last pair lasted for around 15,000 flies without touching wire or anything else harmful. Coincidentally I was given a pair of Dr. Slicks to try out this winter and they're showing signs of dulling already.

[flyfishforfun]

I have a pair of curved scissors and i really like them. I especially like using them for clipping spun deer hair heads etc. but i'm happy using them most of the time. I feel like i can be more accurate with the tip of the scissors and get closer to the fly while keeping the rest of the cutting part away from the fly due to the curve.
They were also the first decent pair i bought, so that probably resulted in me getting used to the curve.

[phearless]

Second vote for the Anvils.
I have tied commercially as well and can vouch for the durability of these.
Seeing how as I don't put my scissors down when I tie the curve works great.
I put the scissors on my middle finger and thumb. Saves at least 10% tying time. Probably more.

[chauchey]

Second vote for the Anvils.
I have tied commercially as well and can vouch for the durability of these.
Seeing how as I don't put my scissors down when I tie the curve works great.
I put the scissors on my middle finger and thumb. Saves at least 10% tying time. Probably more.

Nice. I was tying up damsel flies last night and figured that 15-20 minutes a fly was far to long. I'm looking to get that down to around 5 minutes today and maybe less in the coming days.

[btree]

wow, sounds like these curved scissor things are kinda handy. I might have to get a set!