Scissors, Snips & Rotary Cutting Tools
Quality scissors are critical for any sewing project. For over 60 years, Universal Sewing Supply has provided the highest quality scissors, shears and snips, available anywhere. We offer a complete line of dressmaking, embroidery, pinking shears, crafting scissors, along with various other scissors and snips for almost any purpose. We carry the most popular brands like Gingher, Fiskars, Ultima, Kai, Clover, Kretzer and more. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact our sales department.
Clauss 4-1/2 Inch Hot Forged, Double-Plated Thread Snips (Clauss 18410)
Item Number: 9043
This redesigned thread nipper is an extraordinary tool. New ball bearing construction makes it the smoothest operating tool possible. Provided with sturdy springs and bolt for longer life. Double-plated with chrome-plating over nickel-plating to inhibit rust and stains.
Comfort Contour 4-3/4 Inch Economical Thread Nipper, Assorted Colors
Item Number: 6404
Features sharp pointed blades made of fine stainless steel to insure a longer cutting life. Spring action design instantly reopens blades after each cut. Lightweight ABS white plastic frame makes continuous snipping comfortable and effortless. For right or left-handed use. Complete with protective cap. Features finger loop. Comes in random assorted colors.
Emma Oliver 7-1/2 Inch Serrated Blade Micro-Tip Scissors
Item Number: 3108
Emma Oliver's Wonderful Scissors are durable scissors designed for sewing, crafting, quilting, embroidery and general purpose. Emma's Wonderful Scissors provides smooth and precise cutting whether you’re right or left handed, and the soft comfort-grip handles reduce hand and wrist strain even after extended use.
Fiskars 10 Inch Multi-Purpose Spring-Action Shears (Fiskars 199110)
Item Number: 9901
Multi-Purpose Spring-Action Shears: Effortless cutting with flat bottom design. Oversized cushion grips for comfort, easy-action spring for reduced fatigue, and durable stainless steel blades. Ideal for sewing, quilting, and versatile tasks.
Fiskars 5 Inch Micro-Tip Precision Scissors (Fiskars 194810)
Item Number: 9909
Made for precision cutting with a special tip designed for accurate performance in tight spaces.
Fiskars 6 Inch SoftGrip RazorEdge Micro-Tip Easy Action Shears (Fiskars 190500)
Item Number: 9900
6" micro-tip scissors for detailed cutting on many types of fabric, including silk, oil cloth, polyester, cotton, crepe, felt, and more. The micro-tip blades provide unmatched cutting precision, especially in tight spaces. They are made from precision-ground stainless steel so they stay sharp longer and cut all the way to the tip.
Fiskars 8 Inch Original Orange-Handled Scissors (Fiskars 194510)
Item Number: 9910
Premium lightweight bent shears with precise alignment stainless steel blades and ergonomically designed orange fiberglass handles. Great for practically anything. Adjustable stainless steel screw joint.
Fiskars 8-1/2 Inch True Left-Handed Bent Handle Shears (Fiskars 194500)
Item Number: 9905
8.5 inch true left-handed blades make cutting easy and effective for left-handed users. High-grade, precision-ground, stainless steel blades offer a long lasting sharp edge that cuts all the way to the tip. The ergonomic handle is sculpted to fit your hand, giving you maximum cutting control, and the bent handle design keeps material flat for mistake-free cutting.
Fiskars 9 Inch RazorEdge Bent-Handle Shears (Fiskars 194460)
Item Number: 9917
Efficient and easy to use when cutting heavy materials or multiple layers. Stainless steel blades are ground at a steeper-than-normal angle. Heavier rivet joints provide solid leverage.
Fiskars 9-1/2 Inch Bent Handle Dressmaker Shears (Fiskars 194410)
Item Number: 9903
Premium lightweight bent shears with precise alignment stainless steel blades and ergonomically designed orange fiberglass handles. Effective on heavier materials. Oversized handles improve comfort and operation.
Fiskars Comfort Loop 28mm Rotary Cutter (Fiskars 195210)
Item Number: 9929
Fiskars' Comfort Loop Rotary Cutter with a 28mm blade makes cutting a wide variety of quilting materials comfortable and easy. A curved shape with loop handle provides a natural fit for your hand to improve comfort and control, and reduce hand fatigue, a versatile design provides excellent blade visibility for right- or left-handed users.
Fiskars Comfort Loop 45mm Rotary Cutter (Fiskars 195210)
Item Number: 9918
The 45mm blade of Fiskars' Comfort Loop Rotary Cutter ensures a comfortable and effortless cutting experience for a diverse range of quilting materials. Its curved shape and loop handle are designed to naturally fit your hand, enhancing comfort, control, and minimizing hand fatigue. The versatile design offers excellent blade visibility for both right- and left-handed users.
Fiskars Comfort Loop 60mm Rotary Cutter (Fiskars 01-005875)
Item Number: 9950
Fiskars' 45mm Comfort Loop Rotary Cutter offers comfortable cutting for various quilting materials. The curved shape and loop handle provide a natural fit, reducing hand fatigue. It's versatile for both right- and left-handed users with excellent blade visibility.
Gingher 4 Inch Featherweight Thread Clippers (Gingher 0487NS)
Item Number: 2113
Nylon and stainless steel construction. Knife edge ground blades with extra sharp points. Blade cap protects from injury and prevents possible blade damage.
Gingher 4-1/2 Inch Spring-Action Knife Edge Thread Snips (Gingher 220671)
Item Number: 2213
High quality nippers are double chrome plated with precision point blades.
Gingher 8 Inch Knife Edge Bent Handle Scissors (Gingher 220520)
Item Number: 2102
Exceptional quality double-plated (chrome over nickel), knife edge ground blades with sharp points.
Gold Seal 12-1/4 Inch Knife Edge Pattern Shears (Gold Seal 20620)
Item Number: 11375
Hot drop-forged knife edge blades and perfect balance makes the heavy-duty Gold Seal Pattern Shears the easiest to use. Bevel on the back of blade enables pattern to stay even in cutting and not drop away. Black enamel handles.
Golden Eagle 4-1/4 Inch All Metal Spring Action Clippers (Golden Eagle TC-805)
Item Number: 6400
Features sharp pointed blades made of stainless steel to insure a longer cutting life. Spring action design instantly reopens the blades after each cut. Lightweight metal frame makes continuous snipping comfortable. For right or left-handed use.
Golden Eagle 4-1/4 Inch Lightweight Spring Action Clippers (Golden Eagle TC-805B)
Item Number: 18826
The 4-1/8" Golden Eagle spring-action thread snipper is ergonomically designed for hours of cutting comfort. For right or left-handed use.
Golden Eagle 4-3/4 Inch Lightweight Steel & Plastic Thread Nipper (Golden Eagle TC-800B)
Item Number: 18820
Golden Eagle Thread Nipper features blades made of the highest quality steel to insure extra cutting life. Blades are ground to a sharp knife edge and sharp points. Lightweight frames of heavy-duty industrial strength blue plastic. Their positive spring action instantly reopens the blades after each cut.
Kai 10 Inch Professional Series Serrated Shears (Kai 7250SE)
Item Number: 4041
The Kai 7250SE 10" Professional Shear is a preferred length for many sewing enthusiasts. Its micro-serrated blade allows effortless cutting and secure grip on slippery fabrics like silk and satin. Additionally, it excels at cutting through thicker materials, making it a versatile tool for various sewing projects with precision and ease.
Kai 10 Inch Professional Series Shears (Kai 7250)
Item Number: 4019
Made of a high carbon, hardened stainless steel, the Kai 7250 is the 10-inch professional scissor that is ideal for thicker, more difficult fabrics. The addition of Carbon allows fora steeper cutting angle, giving the scissor a sharper, finer edge that lasts.
Kai 10 Inch True Left-Handed Professional Series Shear (Kai 7250L)
Item Number: 4043
10 inch true left-handed scissors that offers smooth cutting action, superior cutting on all fabrics, and excellent balance for fatigue free cutting.
Kai 11 Inch Professional Series Shears (Kai 7280)
Item Number: 4028
The Kai 7280 - 11" Professional Series Shear excels with thicker fabrics in the 7000 Professional Series. Crafted from high carbon, hardened stainless steel, these shears offer a carbon-enhanced cutting angle, providing a sharper and more enduring edge for improved cutting on thicker fabrics, enhancing user efficiency.
Kai 12 Inch Professional Series Shears (Kai 7300)
Item Number: 4023
The KAI 7300 - 12" Professional Series Shear is designed for thicker fabrics and multiple layers, ideal for upholsterers and upholstery projects. As part of the 7000 Professional Series, these shears, crafted from high carbon, hardened stainless steel, offer a sharper edge with enhanced durability. The carbon content further improves the finer edge, extending the cutting life of these professional scissors for reliable long-term use.
Kai 4 Inch Curved Tip Needlecraft & Embroidery Scissors (Kai 5100C)
Item Number: 4003
Discover precision with Kai N5100C curved tip needlecraft scissors. Renowned for razor-sharp tips, they excel in intricate cutting for various needlecraft activities. Fine craftsmanship and pointed tips make them essential for detailed work. Whether in embroidery or fly tying, Kai N5100C elevates your experience!
Kai 4 Inch Needlecraft & Embroidery Scissors (Kai 5100)
Item Number: 4002
Hardened stainless steel blades with sharp tips for clipping and trimming. Popular for trimming threads, embroidery, beadwork and fly tying. Precise tips for detailed cutting.
Kai 4-1/2 Inch Micro-Serrated Patchwork Scissors (Kai 3120)
Item Number: 4071
The KAI 3120 - 4" Micro-Serrated scissor features blades for enhanced grip on satin, silk, wool, and cotton. Ideal for detailed cutting, it easily handles small and wool appliques, even on slippery fabrics. Comes with a plastic blade cap for protection.
Kai 4-1/4 Inch Professional Series Embroidery Scissors (Kai 7100)
Item Number: 4045
These 4-1/4" Kai professional scissors are made of a high-carbon stainless steel that ensures a sharp cut, all-the-way to the tip. Padded grip made of "elastomer" soft plastic for easy handling, including better grip and less fatigue.
Kai 5 Inch Double Curved Embroidery Scissors (Kai 5130DC)
Item Number: 4047
The KAI 5130dc is a 5-inch Double Curve Scissor that allows for easy maneuverability while trimming your embroidery hoop designs. The sharp, precise tips provide an accurate cut for embroidery stitches as well. Additionally, this is the modernized replacement of the classic duck-bill scissors.
Kai 5-1/2 Inch Ergonomic Soft Handle Embroidery Scissors (Kai 5135)
Item Number: 4005
The KAI 5135, a 5 1/2 inch scissor, is beloved by quilters for tasks like trimming "dog ears" and embroidery cutting. Its comfortable design is perfect for on-the-go projects and classes. Crafted from hardened steel in the KAI 5000 series, it stays sharp, while the soft-grip handle reduces fatigue during extended use.
Kai 5-1/2 Inch Ergonomic Soft Handle Embroidery Scissors, Very Berry (Kai V5135)
Item Number: 4083
The KAI V5135 - 5 1/2" scissor, with soft handles for fatigue-free cutting, effortlessly trims denim and cotton. Adored by quilters, it features a Very Berry design, a 5000 series blade, and comes with a blade cap. Perfect for on-the-go projects, it's a comfortable and stylish addition to any sewing kit.
Kai 6 Inch Micro-Serrated Patchwork Scissors (Kai 3160)
Item Number: 4072
The KAI 6" Micro-Serrated Patchwork Scissors excel in gripping satin, silk, slippery fabrics, cotton, and wool. With micro-serrated teeth for enhanced control during turning and cutting, this 6" version provides detailed cutting and the ability to cut longer fabric runs. Includes a plastic blade cap for protection.
Kai 6 Inch Professional Series Embroidery Scissors (Kai 7150)
Item Number: 4046
These Kai professional scissors are made of a high-carbon stainless steel that ensures a sharp cut, all-the-way to the tip. Padded grip made of "elastomer" soft plastic for easy handling, including better grip and less fatigue.
Kai 6 Inch Short Blade Ergonomic Trimmers with Large Soft Flex Handles (Kai 5626)
Item Number: 4012
These ergonomic trimmers with specially designed soft flex handles feel and fit better. Greatly reduce hand fatigue helping to increase productivity. Blades made of fine stainless steel with vanadium.
Kai 6-1/2 Inch Very Berry Sewing Scissors (Kai V5165P)
Item Number: 4082
Experience fatigue-free cutting on all fabric types with the KAI V5165 - 6 1/2" scissor. Effortlessly slicing through multiple layers of denim and delicately trimming cottons without any slippage, this scissor features the standard 5000 series blade and vibrant Very Berry-colored handles. For safe storage, it comes complete with a full blade cap, ensuring both convenience and precision in your cutting endeavors.
Kai 6-1/2Inch Tailor's Point Sewing Scissors (Kai 5165)
Item Number: 4006
Ergonomic fatigue-free soft handles. Blades made of fine stainless steel with vanadium.
Kai 6-3/4 Inch Professional Series Sewing Scissors (Kai 7170)
Item Number: 4049
These 6-3/4" Kai professional scissors are made of a high-carbon stainless steel that ensures a sharp cut, all-the-way to the tip. Padded grip made of "elastomer" soft plastic for easy handling, including better grip and less fatigue.
Kai 7-1/2 Inch Ergonomic Trimmers with Large Soft Flex Handles (Kai 5627)
Item Number: 4069
This is a great 7-1/2" all-purpose shear with large, comfortable handles that excels in cutting various materials and fabrics associated with crafting, sewing, and quilting projects.
Kai 8 Inch Bent Handle Sewing & Dressmaker Shears (Kai 5210)
Item Number: 4007
The Kai 5210 is an 8" ergonomical, fatigue-free scissor with soft handles. Blades made of fine stainless steel with vanadium.
Kai 8 Inch Bent Handle Sewing & Dressmaker Shears, True Blue (Kai V5210B)
Item Number: 4091
The KAI V5210B 8" True Blue has ergonomically soft handles which allow fatigue-free cutting on all types of fabric. Cuts multiple layers of denim with ease while trimming cottons without any fabric slippage. The KAI V5210B is the standard size handle and blade length.
Kai 8 Inch Bent Handle Sewing & Dressmaker Shears, Very Berry (Kai V5210)
Item Number: 4081
The KAI V5210 - 8" Very Berry Scissors have ergonomically soft handles which allow fatigue-free cutting on all types of fabric. Cuts multiple layers of denim with ease while trimming cottons without any fabric slippage. The KAI V5210 is the standard size handle and blade length.
Kai 8 Inch Professional Series Shears (Kai 7205)
Item Number: 4038
The KAI 7205, part of the 7000 Professional Series, is an 8-inch Professional Shear crafted from high-carbon, hardened stainless steel. The carbon infusion allows for a steeper cutting angle, ensuring a sharper and longer-lasting edge. This enhancement grants superior capability in effortlessly cutting thicker fabrics, enhancing ease of use.
Kai 8 Inch Serrated Patchwork Scissors (Kai 3210)
Item Number: 4073
The 3210 - 8" Micro-Serrated scissors grip satin, silk, and slippery fabrics, excelling in cutting multiple cotton layers for patchwork. With standard length for longer cuts, their micro-serrated teeth offer a unique precision distinct from pinking blades, ensuring effective cutting on various fabrics.
Kai 8 Inch True Left-Handed Professional Series Dressmaker Shear (Kai 5210L)
Item Number: 4040
8 inch true left-handed scissors that have ergonomically soft handles which allow fatigue-free cutting on all types of fabric. Additionally, because of its soft handles and hardened stainless-steel blades, the 5210L can cut through multiple layers of denim with ease while trimming cottons without any fabric slippage.
Kai 8-1/2 Inch Bent Handle Dressmaker Shears (Kai 5220)
Item Number: 4008
Kai's 8-1/2" ergonomical, fatigue-free soft handled dressmaker and sewing shears. Blades made of fine stainless steel with vanadium.
Kai 9 Inch Pinking Shears (Kai 5350)
Item Number: 4048
Kai 9" Pinking Shears (Pinkers). The 5350 model features an offset thumb blade rubber finger inserts for maxiumum comfort. These pinking shears are manufactured with fine stainless steel with vanadium.
Kai 9 Inch Professional Series Shears (Kai 7230)
Item Number: 4039
Made of a high carbon, hardened stainless steel, the Kai 7230 is the 9-inch professional scissor that is ideal for thicker, more difficult fabrics. The Kai 7230being a 9-inch, is considered a lighter scissor, yet long enough for standard sewing projects.
Kai 9 Inch Scissors with Tailoring Bend (Kai 5230)
Item Number: 4070
This Kai 9" bent handle scissor ensures fatigue-free cutting with an ergonomic soft handle. Effortlessly cutting denim and trimming cottons, its tailored bend aids stand-up pattern cutting and precise quilt batting trimming. The bent handle design keeps the quilt edge flat for enhanced accuracy during trimming.
Kai 9-1/2 Inch Dressmaker Shears (Kai 5240)
Item Number: 4035
The KAI 5240 9 1/2" Dressmaking Shears have a large handle grip and an extended blade length. The longer blade length is popular for cutting large quantities of fabric while still offering excellent cutting power, all the way to the tip.