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22nd May 2016, 02:26 AM #1
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That's not a pair of scissors.......
That's a pair of scissors
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Amazing what you find in the local Tip (recycle centre) shop, just couldn't walk away from them.
Probably for leather.
Might have to make a new handle as the woodworm have been busy but the steel only needed a clean & touch up with a stone.
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22nd May 2016, 09:34 AM #2
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Don't run with them, you could hurt yourself.
What brand?We don't know how lucky we are......
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22nd May 2016, 10:17 AM #3
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Those are reminiscent of the very large blacksmith shears that can be used with a stake plate for cutting sheet stock. Does the bent handle/tang projection have the mark suggesting that it has been held in vise jaws?
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22nd May 2016, 11:55 AM #4
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There's even a hole at the pointy end to fit an auxiliary handle if the goods get too tough to cut for a single operator!
A good find.
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22nd May 2016, 01:15 PM #5
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A nice find. Scissors are always handy to have in the shed. Never know when those nose hairs need a trim.
I think the bent handle would have fitted in some kind of socket. Perhaps an anvil even. Heavy duty for sure.
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22nd May 2016, 01:59 PM #6
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Maybe used a bit like this?
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22nd May 2016, 02:10 PM #7
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Just as the picture RayG posted. Never seen a long-bladed set.
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22nd May 2016, 06:47 PM #8
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Look to be held as RayG's pic in some kind of socket, no sign of vice jaw damage, but they are a bit too delicate (not really the right word) for blacksmithing.
My guess would be for reasonably soft material like leather.
They have cleaned up OK and with just a light stoning of the blades, cut paper, thin card & leather easily.
All I have to do now is find somewhere for them in the shop.........
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