Gingher Knife Edge Dressmaker's Shears, 8-Inch

by Gingher

• Ideal for cutting out patterns and trimming seams
• Includes one pair of 8-inch shears and nylon sheath
• Precision-ground knife edge for smooth cutting all the way to the points
• Bent handles provide comfortable, smooth cutting across any flat surface
• Imported

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 0.8 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000UU6SR4
• Item model number: 01-005288
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
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Product Description

Style: Retail Packaging

These knife edged 8-inch bent trimmer shears have a versatile longer length cut and blades strong enough to trim and cut multiple layers of fabric effortlessly. The longer cut is ideal for cutting out patterns and trimming seams. Precision ground knife edge cuts flawlessly all the way to the points. The bent handle allows for smooth comfortable cutting across a tabletop or counter. This package contains one pair of shears and a molded nylon sheath. Imported.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 78 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but not the best fabric shears on the market September 15, 2011

By Earth Watcher

Style Name:Retail Packaging|Amazon Verified Purchase

I compared the following fabric shears, listed in order of how well I liked them:

1. The Kai 7250: 10 inch Professional Shears N7250 (7250) - Professional Shears
2. The Gingher 10 Inch Knife Edge Bent Trimmers (Note: I list these here because I prefer this length, but I only tested the 8" and 12" models below.)
3. The Kai 7300: 12 inch Professional Shears N7300 (7300) - Professional Shears
4. The Gingher Knife Edge Bent Trimmers 12
5. The Gingher G-8T KE Tailors Shears, 8-Inch
6. The Gingher G-8 8-Inch Knife-Edge Dressmaker's Shears
7. The "Kai 110: 11 inch Tailoring Shears S-110 (S-110) - Professional Shears"
8. The "Kai 7240-AS: 10 inch Serrated Edge Shears N7240-AS (7240-AS) - Professional Shears"

I bought all the Ginghers on Amazon, and all the Kais from their web site (Amazon doesn't sell them). I evaluated them by cutting eight 4" long layered sheets of lightweight cotton fabric at once. My criteria were:

- smoothness of cutting
- was the edge straight, or did it wave?
- comfort of scissors (hand position, weight, tightness of grip)
- how often did I have to open the scissors to cut the 4" fabric?...

With all 8" shears I had to open them too often, resulting in more effort needed to get a straight cut. With all 12" shears I had to open them too wide, which was difficult even with my very large (size 10+) hands. I thus settled on a 10" pair.

The Ginghers are all excellent -- better than any of those colored-handle shears I've tried. They are rumored to last 25 years, and they're not that expensive ($25). Of those, the tailoring shears were ever-so-slightly smoother than the dressmaker shears. Not sure why.

But the Kai 7000 series were simply better. They're smoother, lighter-weight, sharper, nicer engineering, and they offer a $14 sharpening service. Wow. Them's be some sharp scissors. Holy cow. Did the "let's gently run my thumb perpedicular to this blade" test and a minute later realized I was bleeding... Didn't even feel it. Must also say the customer service was top-notch. They sent me the 3 pair I wanted to test in advance, and didn't charge my card till I picked the one I liked best.

Yes, they're $70. But Gingher's 10" pair are $50, too. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, I'd get the "Gingher G-8T KE Tailors Shears, 8-Inch" ($25). If you're looking for the best fabric shears period, I'd get the Kai 7000 series (the 10" ones for me).

Update (01/09/2013): A fellow reviewer pointed out to me that Amazon now carries some of the Kai shears. I have added links above to those they carry at this time. And I still recommend looking at the manufacturer's web site. They offered me super service -- really above and beyond. Read more ›

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gingher is Best! October 11, 2008

By Judith A. Brodnicki

Style Name:Retail Packaging|Amazon Verified Purchase

I've been given a pair of Gingher shears as a bridal shower gift (I made my own wedding dress) and they have been my favorites throughout the last 17 years. They are sharp right to the tips, an essential feature of the shears needed for trimming seams.

I purchased a second pair so that I'd have one to use while my originals went back to the Gingher factory for sharpening (a service they provide for a mere $7.50). I hope in time to have all Gingher shears in my sewing room!

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes Cutting Fabric a Breeze August 4, 2008

By delicateflower152 TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Style Name:Retail Packaging

I can't say enough good things about Gingher scissors. They cut through light and medium weight cloths like a hot knife going through butter. They operate smoothly and are well balanced. Further, with the dearth of scissor-sharpening options available these days, it is nice to know that Gingher will sharpen their scissors when that operation is necessary. I'm replacing all my scissors with Ginghers!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If there are heirloom scissors, these would be it. November 30, 2008

By AcousticSheep, LLC

Style Name:Retail Packaging

It cuts through multiple pieces of fabric cleaning all the way to the tip. It's a bit heavy, but I like the feel of the weight. Take good care of them (don't cut tape or wires), have them sharpened, and they should last forever. Don't forget the left handed version too!

42 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Too heavy for me July 2, 2009

By Jennifer M. Ryan

Style Name:Retail Packaging|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought these scissors on the advise of my quilting teacher. She said how great they are & there is a lifetime guarantee that they will sharpen them for you. Apparently you just have to mail them in.

I have to admit the price is great! The presentation when you get the scissors is beautiful. They give you a black sleeve for the scissors & a lovely chrome plated box to keep them in. But when I lifted up the scissors they were too heavy for me. That is because they are top quality steel. I was going to return them but my cousin who is a quilter really liked them & bought them from me.

So I know it is a great product but buyer beware: it is not for people who do not want a heavy pair of scissors.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gingher G-8 8-Inch Knife-Edge Dressmaker's... November 2, 2008

By Gene T. Blakely

Style Name:Retail Packaging|Amazon Verified Purchase

A winner. To me, they are by far superior to Mundial in feel in the hand and ... wow ... in cutting fabric ... seems to melt through the material.
I bought six pairs to give as Christmas gifts, and also went to Walmart and bought six pair of stainless steel scissors (pkg of 2 for $3) and put a tag on the Gingher scissors "cut cloth only" and on an enclosed pair of "el cheapo" scissors from Walmart a tag which said "for cutting paper."

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, questionable comfort for larger hands July 12, 2011

By Keith Books

Style Name:Retail Packaging|Amazon Verified Purchase

These shears of very high quality and are extremely sharp. That said, for someone with man-sized hands (being a man myself), they're not very comfortable. The handle is relatively small and the force required to complete the last half of the cut is high. Combined together (the small opening and tight grip) made for sore hands. If I could loosen the action or increase the size of the grips, I'd be in love with them.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best scissors ever! February 24, 2009

By Alaina

Style Name:Retail Packaging|Amazon Verified Purchase

These scissors are worth their weight in gold. I can cut through any type of fabric with ease. As a test, I cut eight layers of cotton fabric and was amazed at the ease of cutting and each layer looked like I cut it individually. The scissors are knife-edge so I can sharpen them with a standard knife sharpener.