Best scissors for cutting wicks?

[ChelsB]

What are your favorite scissors for cutting wicks? I use those little gold stork scissors but I feel like those are more suited for sewing thread than wicks. So please tell me what scissors do you love for wicks?

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

What are your favorite scissors for cutting wicks? I use those little gold stork scissors but I feel like those are more suited for sewing thread than wicks. So please tell me what scissors do you love for wicks?

I have a pair of really pointy, spring loaded scissors I picked up at the dollar store that have worked well for a couple years. I also carry a set of the folding scissors in a kit... the Coil Master Mini V2. If money was no object, these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY11IFG/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabc_NqAUFbK3SPVVN

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[ChelsB]

I have a pair of really pointy, spring loaded scissors I picked up at the dollar store that have worked well for a couple years. I also carry a set of the folding scissors in a kit... the Coil Master Mini V2. If money was no object, these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY11IFG/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabc_NqAUFbK3SPVVN

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I want to up my scissor game so I’m willing to pay up to $20. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[smacuser]

I keep these in my ego case in my backpack. They've kept really sharp for quite a while.

 

[73neb]

These work really well. They will cut a wick clean right at the tips.

Fiskars 94817797 Micro-Tip Scissors, 5 Inch, Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_GKAUFbC6A8XQV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tokarev]

I have a pair of really pointy, spring loaded scissors I picked up at the dollar store that have worked well for a couple years. I also carry a set of the folding scissors in a kit... the Coil Master Mini V2. If money was no object, these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY11IFG/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabc_NqAUFbK3SPVVN

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I have those Fiskars scissors, or a very similar pair. I found them in the sewing section at Walmart. Edit: I love the spring loading on these.

 

[AngeNZ]

We recently all stocked up on surgical scissors in the Shiny thread.

Here's what a few ppl bought:
Razor's Edge (Premium Cotton Shears)

Dr. Slick Tungsten Carbide Scissors

Dr. Slick Prism Scissors

 

[Javichu]

Cutting your own wicks is for peasants,i just hired this guy:

On a more serious note,i have good results with the scissors that came with the Coil Master DIY Kit Mini V2.
Was on sale on the website of a Spanish vape shop that was closing so i got it cheap for just 6.99 euros.

But i have read about people using hair cutting or Bandage scissors,might want to look into those.

 

[ChelsB]

We recently all stocked up on surgical scissors in the Shiny thread.

Here's what a few ppl bought:
Razor's Edge (Premium Cotton Shears)

Dr. Slick Tungsten Carbide Scissors

Dr. Slick Prism Scissors

Thank you! How do they perform?

 

[ChelsB]

Cutting your own wicks is for peasants,i just hired this guy:

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On a more serious note,i have good results with the scissors that came with the Coil Master DIY Kit Mini V2.
Was on sale on the website of a Spanish vape shop that was closing so i got it on cheap for just 6.99 euros.

But i have read about people using hair cutting or Bandage scissors,might want to look into those.

I should try the pair of hair cutting scissors I have! I didn’t think of those!

 

[SupplyDaddy]

I use surgical scissors.

It's all up to you. YMMV

 

[zoiDman]

I also use Surgical Scissors.

The Micro Serrations on One Edge makes Cutting Cotton Super Easy. These are the ones I have.

Super Cut Operating Scissors 5.5" Straight Blunt/Blunt Points Pack of 2 717959421434 | eBay

 

[vaper1960]

I used an old pair of "hair cutting scissors" (high end cost $25 30 years ago) They are getting dull but worked great anyway. Now I just have a cheap pair of scissors (but they are brand new) and they work fine.
P.S. still using "toenail" clipper for the wires... really do need some good small wire clippers

 

[Letitia]

Thank you! How do they perform?

I recently bought the razors edge scissors and wire snips from Coil Clout and happy with both. Think I might have a coupon code.

 

[Letitia]

I recently bought the razors edge scissors and wire snips from Coil Clout and happy with both. Think I might have a coupon code.

Already emptied my trash; @ShowMeTwice might have a code.

 

[ChelsB]

I keep these in my ego case in my backpack. They've kept really sharp for quite a while.

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Those look a lot like the ones I often see in tutorial videos. They seem to work well

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

I just use whatever is available, big or small.

I used to exclusively use a small set that came with a vape tool kit I but I somehow lose it a lot and I find that it makes no difference to me what size the scissors are.

 

[ChelsB]

I have those Fiskars scissors, or a very similar pair. I found them in the sewing section at Walmart. Edit: I love the spring loading on these.

Yours is the third recommendation for the Fiskar’s brand!
I’m really appreciating all the ideas!

 

[ChelsB]

I just use whatever is available, big or small.

I used to exclusively use a small set that came with a vape tool kit I but I somehow lose it a lot and I find that it makes no difference to me what size the scissors are.

I just find that my small scissors smash the cotton quite a bit before cutting. And the cut is not always clean, which is why I’m looking to upgrade

 

[Redbird11]

I just find that my small scissors smash the cotton quite a bit before cutting. And the cut is not always clean, which is why I’m looking to upgrade

I agree about the small foldable scissors. The ones that came with my kit do not cut clean at all. I have a difficult time finding decent scissors because many of them are not great for lefthanders.