✂️ 10 Best EDC Scissors #4

[@danielorozco1728]

Cannt stress enough how useful these videos are to me, yet very entertaining

[@brendanshipley3683]

I wish someone made videos this detailed and in depth about everything I wanted to buy

[@maxlvledc]

Check out project farm...he is the BEST

[@martinclennon4640]

@@maxlvledc your tests are all relevant as for project farm the tests are often done because he can not because he should. I like that Pf will run a test to failure which has great value. I also like he disassembles a compares the equipment.

[@danduane1413]

Stumbled across your channel about 6 weeks ago [I think] and it's growing on me. Keep up the good work!

[@maxlvledc]

Ty!

[@TopDog8762]

I appreciate all the testing. Not only interesting but guided me in replacing a couple of tools.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Outstanding evaluation! Hopefully, someone from Leatherman is watching your channel! I would really like to see Leatherman come out with an EDC multitool that kicks some tail in each tool category!

[@Uns_Maps_8]

Your channel is great, so many useful reviews. You deserve many many many more subscribers but sometimes quality is what matters. Wish you the best

[@ragues_]

Man I did not regret getting those klein electrician snips. The ones without serrations are great for easy sharpening. Cuts through fiber optic drop cable like nothing else I've tried, definitely recommend them!

[@dansklrvids7303]

Absolutely outstanding series on scissors. Very helpful!

[@chronovore3726]

Thanks for doing all of this. I'm wondering about the Klein electrician's model and the pen slots on different pocket or belt organizers.

[@sterbean781]

Thanks again!! I have been having trouble finding and deciding scissors for my EDC carry and backpack. I will say that you are on point with presenting these types of gear!! Keep up the great work!! I will be recommending you to others.

[@maxlvledc]

Thanks!

[@user-ms5gt1kd6p]

I have the NexTool Flagship Pro in my collection and I see that one as a backpacker's multi-tool rather than what I would consider a handyman's multi-tool. I do love the scissor on it thought. I'm not sure what my point is. I guess I get the feeling you're more the handyman from the video's I've seen. Keep up the good work!

[@maxlvledc]

Think of me as.. Q to a James bond (users) lol, I prefer tinkering, testing, and research

[@mr.crumbles2557]

this just further cemented my love of the SAK Compact

[@brunojohnson4026]

Great stuff! I got the small Heritage/ Klein scissors, but mine didn't come with the sheath. As you mentioned in a previous video, it was not listed in the product description so I'm not sure there's anything I can do about it.

[@maxlvledc]

thats wierd..

[@baronamru5893]

How can something that is not a scissors ✂️ "given a point of 17 out of 20 in a scissors competition? That defies my logic all together. The good things are the end results (top 2) excellent EDC. Thanks for sharing. For the absolute best scissors check Swissors brand. It has the same blade profile as your #1.

[@RS-chino]

Brilliant that you keep adding. Love it.

[@Dracomies]

This is like the Project Farm of EDC gear! I love it! :D

[@maxlvledc]

He is one of my absolute favorite channels

[@Dracomies]

@@maxlvledc Yeah hes' awesome! But you're the same for EDC! I watch both of you for different things. :P

[@katiemackey28]

Just found a whole excel spreadsheet on multi tool scissors and it was so fascinating

[@Greg_M308]

Killer video. You're one of my favorite new channels! Sub!!!

[@maxlvledc]

Ty!

[@zafergokselkaraaslan2055]

91 mm Vix with scissors! That’s why I have two Huntsmans, one Compact, one Fieldmaster, one Ranger along with a 93 mm alox FarmerX. I stuff them everywhere possible: my wife’s, my son’s and my emergency backpacks, the glove compartment of my car, my everday work notebook backpack and my bedside drawer. ‘Cause they seem so dependable as for the scissors capability. I can’t recall the last time I used my Leatherman Wave’s (2nd gen) tiny scissors.

[@chevy4x466]

I purchased everyone in my family fishers folding $6 scissors. Kids got em in their backpacks

[@bobnewby8229]

Great video series please do more! And a good test medium would be to keep folding a paper towel or thick paper and see how many cuts they can do. or maybe sheets of paper like 5 then 10 or 20 and see which one can cut the most.

[@stewartcopland7676]

Bought myself a pair of the klein electricians shears, best purchase of my life

[@stevea2217]

Did you check the Roxon M3. They seem to have a pretty good set of scissors for a multitool. Great overview on all the options.

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

The one scissors I thought for sure would be on this test was the "Raptor" made by Leatherman, a dedicated scissor for the medical professional. I was lucky enough to get one back when they were 50 bucks. Now like everything they are outrageous in price. I gave one away to a doctor friend of mine and now only have the one pair. They look similar to the One Sheer Pro, and like any pair designed like them can not do the finer cuts, mine could cut pennies, and even a deer hide with the hair on it. The other thing I did not see you mention is the ability to adjust the tension with the screw. I have cheap pair of scissors that I got due to the ability to tighten the screw. I would keep a screw driver in the same drawer, when done using it, would unscrew the adjustment. Most scissors blades have a slight bow inward toward each other. Over time will lose the bow due to the scissors being in the closed position when not in use. That is why I loosen the screw when I am finished using them. Even cheap ones will cut very well when the tension screw is tight and the bow in the blade has not been pressed out over time. If you every in the future do another test, see if tightening the the adjustment screw will improve the performance if applicable. Thanks again for such a great video and all the work involved in making them. Peace, Mo

[@aarde7036]

I totally LOVE the scissors on my Victorinox Champ and my Victorinox Outrider. They are amazingly effective!! But.... I also have a pair here that is much like your number 1 in this video. Name stamped in is: Reactor. I am 57 now and I've used it since I was a child, in fact there is still some red paint on it from a project I did for mothersday when I was 7 years old. So, 50 years later it stil cuts like your favourite knife! When we have a project here with some people and there are more scissors on the table Everyone leaves that scissor to the side, cause it does not look cool, it has no soft-grip and seems ancient and therefor dull. Every time after a while they fight for this scissor, because surprisingly it is the Best 😁😊

[@mingshey]

Vx scissors are great for clipping your fingernails too. Surge scissors blades are good to the tip when you cut cable ties but a little bit too thick for fingernail job. I have the Silver color version of Surge. So I am looking forward to your next video.

[@parjau4554]

Hello. Amazing work you put in! I have a question, though... You mention the Leatherman Micra here only getting 10 points but you didn't actually test the Micra (as you could not get hold of it), just the Style CS. I note, looking at pictures, their blade shapes are not exactly the same so how do you know the Micra & Style CS scissors perform exactly the same?

[@danbolton3180]

I was being factious when I typed in EDC scissors, but after carrying scissors (and utility knives) for 25 years I thought I would put in two brands we used at work. Clauss No. 3525R, and Mundial 664-5 1/2. Both of these brands have small finger holes, but with hundreds of different employees using these daily on super snaggy nylon I would wholeheartedly recommend them!

[@maxlvledc]

I'll check em out!

[@MrDkgio]

I wonder were the Roxon phantom S802 would do on the gauntlet? Did you ever test it?

[@jamesclaypool9688]

We fly fishing nuts have known about Dr. Slick. They also make some very fine precision scissors for fly tying, along with some for utility in cutting a variety of line types. I carry a pair in my EDC bag.

[@ParkerBinion]

Great video! It would be interesting to see what the 4116 Roxon scissors would score in similar testing...

[@maxlvledc]

They crush....better than the best nextool. Not better always in comparison to 91mm vic..but absolutely a powerhouse

[@ParkerBinion]

@@maxlvledc Thank you - I thought so. Been doing some testing of my own. I've found the Kai 7100 (4.25" 25g ergo handles) to be better than the Roxon KS2E and on par with the Klein 2100 over zip ties, paracord, dyneema thread, thin fabric and thick felt covered nylon strapping. More comfortable than Klein as well. These are now my EDC scissors.

[@Motion_0112]

Every time you show nice products I wanna buy, they arent available in spain, at least not without paying too much for it, you should do an internatiol shop os something like that 😅. For example, the klein tools g102s scissors, the only place I found them was selling them for 40€, a little over priced for me, and the doctor slick, just arent avaible here, would be nice to see some more international alternatives to some of the things you show

[@omicrondec]

Excellent work!

[@mdeamicis]

Man, I wish I would have thought of this earlier. I was working this week and thought of your scissors showdown while using my EDC at work scissors/shears. I use the WISS W7T because it is extremely powerful, decently precise and very compact for what it does. I use it specifically to cut metal drip edge when I'm roofing. It's a small part of the work I do so having a huge set of snips would not be worth the weight and space penalty. It's beefy for cutting metal but the blade alignment is very true, like barbers shears, and it has a nut to tune the hinge. It fits in the same size slot in my leather bags as a folded Milwaukee box cutter. I think it would score an 18 to 20 in the gauntlet. I think it would do the precession test fine but you never know. I am pretty sure it would smoke every other test.

[@maxlvledc]

Cool! If you can link it on Amazon, that would be great

[@SuperSteelSteve]

Why was the Vic 58mm and Spirit scissors not with the multitool scissors and instead with the dedicated scissors?

[@maxlvledc]

None of them ranked..I just wanted to mention them as I added them to spreadsheet.

[@tdapple1]

Beautiful Knowledge. Thank you 🙏 Brother

[@DerfLlennod]

I haven't noticed the SOG baton. I love my sidekick, but as stated, the scissors has been annoying so looking for something to pocket next to it. and replacing my pen with a baton is acceptable if the scissors are as close to the snippet.

[@maxlvledc]

I've heard it has the same issue as the plier version...handles retract in while using them.

[@handcoding]

If you might be open to testing other contenders for future videos, I’d love to see you test the Wirecutter’s pick for best scissors-the Kai 5210 8-inch Dressmaking Shears. (Don’t mind the “dressmaking“ part-they’re apparently great scissors overall.)

[@maxlvledc]

Eventually I will take a look at many more

[@handcoding]

@@maxlvledc Awesome-I can’t wait!

[@baronamru5893]

I thought this evaluations are for EDC only. 8" Scissors is hardly a contender mam.

[@chrisrjo]

Have you seen the Made in Japan Engineer PH-55 scissors?

[@merelyChirs]

I made a leather pouch for my Klein scissors so I can take them anywhere without them opening or having to worry about damages

[@chevy4x466]

I just bought Klein stainless and they sell a leather as well.

[@TulkOrkan]

I've had some klien shears for awhile now, they get loose and can't precision cut if you use them often.

[@nitrorc4life1]

I would hope victorinox quality would still be up there considering the prices have risen considerably, more then other products.

[@greekveteran2715]

Pleaase,what about Klein Tools 21010-6 or the Olfa SCS-2, ? Has anybody tried any of those please? I need THE best general use, heavy duty scissors for edc. I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

[@simonh6371]

Wow this really confirms my own findings, although I don't own nearly as many multitools as you do. I agree that Leatherman scissors aren't all that great, I only own a Squirt PS4 with scissors and they're really poor, they have too much play to deal with very thin material like cotton thread or thin plastic sheet, and also can't deal with thicker tougher material like paracord. My Nextool Mini on the other hand has outstanding scissors, because of this and the fact that the Phillips SD on it is far better than the one on the Squirt (which gets burs on the side when you use it), as well as the knife being better and having a stronger backspring, this gets more pocket time than my Squirt if I'm not carrying a larger multitool in a pouch or bag. Not hating on LM though, I love my Rebar and carry it with a Victorinox anyway for the scissors which it lacks. Victorinox scissors whether 58mm or 91/93mm are excellent as most will confirm. Finally I'm surprised you didn't mention the Fiskars scissors on some Gerbers e.g. MP series. The ones on my MP600 bladeless stand up to some pretty heavy jobs but are not really suited to precision work. Cheers from the UK and thanks for the consistently good content!

[@maxlvledc]

Oh, it did very well! 14 actually! Just slightly too low to make top 5

[@simonh6371]

@@maxlvledc Wow that's good to know, so my own personal findings are pretty accurate despite my limited hands-on experience although admittedly I do watch a lot of multitool and knife reviews! Looks like that helped me make some pretty good purchases! Thanks for your reply and keep up the good content!

[@lucioweht2161]

The generics are actually rebranded splitman's The plain steel is a splitman ghk8 and the black is a aplitman ghk6

[@deykno87]

What's best small victoronix with those scissor and no corkscrew can't that on multi tool

[@maxlvledc]

Super Tinker, best one

[@deykno87]

@@maxlvledc thank you!!

[@pinikpikantv3555]

Victorinox with 2 centuries of existence did have quality in their priority. I love their tools. Leatherman have good knives but victorinox nailed their old school inox scissors can’t be beaten even after centuries of existence. Old is gold when we talk about scissors in multitools

[@dcamnc1]

I'm shocked Vic would release the Spirit X with those terrible scissors, seeing how good the scissors are on their other tools. My spirit x won't get through a piece of printer paper without clogging, almost useless.

[@tehrater480]

Did this testing include durability? I’ve had multi tools that cut pretty great at first but get dull kinda fast ( Gerber Suspension nxt comes to mind)

[@maxlvledc]

No, but if I was a betting man..Vic wins every time.

[@theartofprepping]

Great job

[@nabillaaroussi2965]

I absolutely love this serie of videos and thank you for it .... But maaaan... It's really sad you didn't include the mini sailor scissors version

[@lrodd247]

I wish Knipex would come out with a non-electrician scissor. Just make them straight and longer and call it a day! That would be awesome, I'd buy 3 ! Knipex, hope you're listening 👍😎

[@mdeamicis]

wiss W7T at home depot next to the box cutters for a compact version. They do make full size shop shears. I use the small version every day at work to cut metal and I know it would do just as well for lighter work.

[@lrodd247]

@@mdeamicis Oh sweet, thanks for that tip! Gonna have to swing by HD tomorrow 😎👍

[@fmsracing442]

Leatherman Juice scissors were never tested?

[@maxlvledc]

I wont test discontintued products..However, I will say they test SIGNIFICANTLY worse than the Free series scissors and even the Style PS. They are far far too thin and flexible to be effective. They were not good scissors for more than very simple tasks (and my 2 finger rule really hurt them as they were unable to cut without tension on many of the materials)

[@simonh6371]

@@maxlvledc Glad I didn't buy the new one I spotted in a hardware shop here in London, the S2 in granite grey, sure it's UK legal and rare as hen's teeth but at £80 (more than $100) for a tool which only excels in it's pliers and perhaps Phillips SD it isn't worth it. The remaining tools on it appear to be mediocre (knife blade) to poor (scissors) and I wouldn't feel happy with it as a standalone multitool so better off buying either the Nextool Black Knight for a fraction of the price, or a LM Bond and carrying it with a Victorinox Climber if I want scissors, or Farmer X if I want scissors, saw and extremely capable reamer/awl.

[@sjoukeduinstra9071]

did you check out the victorinox garndener (rangergrip 71)? it's a victorinox with a massive scissor

[@maxlvledc]

Hmm, no..but good point...

[@maxlvledc]

It's Discontinued 😥

[@clodvonclout]

Please do add the Roxon KS2 or KS2E to the scissor test please!

[@maxlvledc]

they perform incredibly well, but yes.

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

​​​​​​​​@@maxlvledc thank you for the FISKARS compact scissors review. I bought 4 of these FISKARS and am very happy with it's performance!✂️ My Leatherman BOND multi-tool does not have scissors. Now I can carry scissors with my BOND in it's Leatherman multi-tool carry case.

[@greekveteran2715]

Most of these can't be sharpened, which is a HUGE con for me. What's good on a pair of scissors that can't neither get sharper, nor be able to keep working after some use? I sharpen any scissors that can be sharpened, before I start using it. I do a couple of cuts, just for the fun, when I notice the improvement after sharpening. The most fun though, is when it gets dull and thus no more functional, I get it back to razor sharp performance, in no time!

[@maxlvledc]

Good point

[@b2gills]

I've actually thought of putting the Fantasticar into a Surge. It's almost as good as the classic Surge scissors (the one with the plastic thumb grip).

[@maxlvledc]

Metal is worse though

[@b2gills]

@@maxlvledc The metal in the original Surge scissors was better than what they're using now.

[@bradleybrown3501]

Just me who thinks the cheap little scissors you get in those nail care kits are actually really good small scissors

[@miikkavalimaki]

Fiskars will not fail.

[@stefan6316]

I've got a scissor-question that you could maybe answer... You know the roxon ks? And if, do you think it is possible to separate the scissors from the knife and carry both on its own? Thanks in advance and cheers from Germany!

[@maxlvledc]

Are you referring to the one that is a folding tanto knife and scissor ? If so, no it can not be separated. Cheers.

[@stefan6316]

@@maxlvledc yes, the roxon 501 KS. Decent pair of scissors, just what I was searching for. But it is to heavy in my opinion. That's why I asked if you can get rid of the knife. So, do you know any other folding scissors of the same size and quality? Btw: I know that it is not mentioned to be separated. My question was if it's possible to unscrew the parts in a way of modding it?

[@spaghettification427]

Leatherman raptor?

[@maxlvledc]

Didn't perform very well, it was tested

[@spaghettification427]

@@maxlvledc that's disappointing

[@williamli8708]

my takeaway is that strong serrated scissors are the answer

[@peterryan7340]

Sheffield Black Panther scissors 👍

[@tvheadd]

SCISSORS: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS.

[@TutorMystic]

You never did the leatherman style cs

[@maxlvledc]

I did in video #3

[@bent540]

im a fiskars guy when it comes to scissors

[@landscapingspecialist]

The swisstool x has different scissors than the spirit x

[@maxlvledc]

Swisstool X sissors are identical to 91mm scissors. so they would have a 15+ and be top of the heap when it comes to quality. even if they test better..they are already at #1

[@landscapingspecialist]

@@maxlvledc I missed the fact that they are represented here. Thanks 👍🏻

[@domxem5551]

The Workpro Electrician are the best budget ones

[@LairdDavidson]

One reason I bought the Leatherman Surge was for the beefy scissors. I find I use scissors in my multi tools often but the ones in the Surge are disappointing. My old Swiss Army ones perform much better and so do my Gerber Scout tool ones.

[@maxlvledc]

The data shows this as well

[@chevy4x466]

I have gotten to a place where scissors should be it’s own tool. Everyone in my family has fiskars folders in their school bag, purse and truck 🛻. I also have Klein electrician stainless

[@analogmatrix1442]

I appreciate your testing videos. Thank you sir! May I recommend the new “James Brand Ellis” for testing. I have only heard great things about the scissors.

[@maxlvledc]

I can't justify that price for a very mediocre tool package. Between the serrations, lack of other tools, and the ridiculously high price I'll not be buying one.

[@landscapingspecialist]

I like the sog, but I have large hands ☹️

[@maxlvledc]

get the Victorinox 91mm is my suggestion. Also the Super tinker ATM is super cheap at only $29 (link in description)

[@landscapingspecialist]

@@maxlvledc Appreciate it 💪🏻💪🏻

[@mcsequoia5107]

Scissors are NOT EVERY DAY carry! The reason they're on mult-tools is just in case you need them in a pinch. For most people in the world the only EDC items they actually carry EVERY day is a phone, wallet & keys Things actually carryable in a pocket. Some people might carry a small, inexpensive multi-tool, lighter, flashlight or blade that can fit on a key ring or in a watch pocket. Of course the Klein Electrician's scissors are going to score the best. They're a purpose built, heavy duty use tool. Fiskars' has been making cutlery for centuries. I grew up in a working class home and used them as a kid. It also makes sense that a surgeon's tool, forceps, has a good pair of scissors but no electrician is going to reach into an electric box with a metal tool! A small pair of stainless steel, inexpensive medical scissors that are in my FAK in my bike saddlebag is the closest thing to an "EDC scissor." Lastly, who uses scissors to cut pallet straps, kevlar or Dyneema(R) fiber that is actually used in "cut-resistant" gloves? I'm glad you found some people who are willing to pay you and/or otherwise support you for spending hours, days, weeks to test tools that have been field tested, QA tested and engineered for decades or longer and then be all blown away when they do the thing they're built to do.

[@maxlvledc]

Honestly, I spent the money because I was curious..and it's cool to be surprised

[@TonupTodd]

Can you repeat the testing left handed? For the other 10% of us…

[@maxlvledc]

I can do a test of the top 5 left handed..that would be a great video (I'm actually Ambidextrous) I play baseball left handed and golf both ways 😅.

[@TonupTodd]

That would be awesome!!

[@Northanteus]

I'm left-handed. I've had to put up with the tyrannical right handed people's inventions for decades now. Us special lefties adapt and overcome in a right-handed world. We're the survivors here. Warriors. 💪 🤣

[@unfi6798]

Cowabunga.!

[@sgsheff]

I'm pretty sure knipex is pronounced like you pronounce knife and nice.

[@maxlvledc]

I thought I did say it right? K-nip-ex

[@simonh6371]

No, it's German, so the ''k'' is not silent. He said it correctly. Knipp means pinch snap, from the verb knippen.

[@sgsheff]

@@simonh6371 then I'm totally wrong. My bad. I thought it was a play on the word knife so should be pronounced nipex. Dang Germans.

[@simonh6371]

@@sgsheff Yep dang Germans but they do make some good stuff, we have to give them that lol.

[@987pulsar]

Boll sheds. 1. Knipex 2. Victorinox multitul 3. Victorinox 4. Sog . . .

[@supernova1976]

You have the best scissors review, I can see why the electrician scissors score high I have one of these and they cut through everything C.K 492001 Electricians Scissors

[@andrespadilla5274]

Stanley Fatmax would crush them all.