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I'd never heard of these Cult-classic, original Gingher Stork "embroidery" scissors, until I became a new Mom, & rc'd as a gift from my very kind and wealthy Aunt. *Sidebar- My childhood memories are that my Aunt always had the finest of everything I'd never heard of: Thick, soft, luxurious, decadent, sumptuous Egyptian cotton /European bed & bath linens, custom-made leather furniture, German Knives in Block, gorgeous artisan Stoneware tableware, commercial grade glasswear & German-made stainless steel drinking cups, + kitchen commercial grade, 2 ft- thick SOLID, butcher-block counter island (40 yrs. before it was commercially popularized), + industrial/commercial grade appliances, finest household goods (even soaps/shampoo's), European wardrobe, high-end, (never-heard-of European cosmetics, etc...) Plus, a frequent world-traveler w/ a maid/nanny & always-clean house (even with 3 young children- my cousins), etc. Everything she owned was investment/lifetime- heirloom quality, German & European quality constructed. She didn't buy a lot, but instead, only bought the best.* Back to reality- We are not wealthy :) Now, 18 yrs. after my Aunt so wisely and thoughtfully gifted these Stork scissors to me upon becoming a new Mom, my "baby" is leaving for college next month. As I sort through what we already have, & what we'll need to buy for her dorm-life (& beyond), I realize how indispensable these Gingher scissors are to us! :) In retrospect, I suppose I've used them practically daily, to quickly precision snip something-or-other, for nearly 2 decades (& counting). They're still as-new: German engineered quality craftsmanship, combining Art & Function- w/ endless uses! My daughter was using them constantly too (still does!)- She'd ask permission to "borrow" them, made sure to return "Mommy's good scissors", but aometimes forgot where she so carefully "remembered" to return them <3 So, by the time she was 8 or 9 yrs. old, we agreed/ implemented the Stork scissors rule: (Safety 1st- ALWAYS!). She may use them without asking my permission 1st, & after each use, w/o being told to do so, they must be immediately returned to my top desk drawer. (Mom follows same rule, lol!) Being entrusted to use the fancy grown-up scissors without asking, was a huge source of pride for her! These little miracle scissors are one of the small comforts / conveniences of home... We'd be lost w/o them. I've now purchased my daughter her own pair, + back-ups for each of us. I'd always just assumed that these were cost-prohibitive. I tried buying an "off brand" for $6, w/o even bothering to see that these authentic Gingher's cost just $12! Best $12 I've ever invested! (They cost much more elsewhere- And I tossed the no-name brand). Oh, btw- If you are wondering about the finger-hole size- They fit my daughter's slender, delicate fingers with room to spare, and my own fatter / larger fingers just fine, too. (I've shattered my wrist & thumb, & broken all my fingers/knuckles, rollerblading & skiing- This means my fingers are no longer long, straight & slender, but rather, a bit bent, enlarged at the knuckle joints, and swollen in cold, wet weather). No matter, these Stork Scissor's still fit perfectly. If you are on the fence about whether to buy these, forget it- Buy them & stash in your office desk drawer or kitchen junk drawer nearby. Below is information & opinion copied from a sewing/cutlery specialty shoppe called The Silver Needle (Where these stork scissors are sold for $24-$58/each + S&H): "These are absolutely top quality German Solingen Steel scissors manufactured by Gingher. The Solingen Region of Germany is an area world-renown for top quality cutlery. All feature stainless steel cutting blades, and gold plating... just lovely! Excellent cutting action, smooth blades, with nice, sharp tips! Gingher has a lifetime warranty on their products, covering the steel quality and design. They have a reconditioning service available in the US, approx $6.95, to recondition any of their scissors, if needed. It includes sharpening, tightening and lubrication... and I think that's a great bonus for the product!" Thx for reading this novel, buy, enjoy! :) Read more

These are the best! High quality, smooth cutting, perfect control, I was able to trim through quilt thickness with ease and accuracy! Loved, loved, loved these Gingher 8” Dressmaker’s fabric scissors! Worth every penny!!! Ideal size, weight & comfort!! Happy camper 😁 Read more

As always, very sharp, small and light weight. Great for making tiny clips, as needed. Gingher scissors are comfortable and easy to use. They are pricey, but they do last for a long time. Read more

I love these fabric scissors. They are beasts, monsters, cut through thick fabric, clean cuts. It made bulk work so much easier. Worth every penny. Read more

Incredible scissors! Spouse misplaced her original scissors that she had for 40 years and was very upset. Found these at a good price on Amazon and made her happy once again. They are slightly larger than her original scissors and are extremely sharp. Weight is noticeable but not too heavy and they are super easy to cut with and are very accurate. the finger holes are stainless, so they can be a bit slippery with very dry hands. Read more

I have been looking at options for a good pair of multi purpose scissors for a while. I take huge issue with societies decline into disposable products. Even speciality stores have no options for things like quality scissors. Plastic unrepairable junk is marketed as “heavy duty.” I am very impressed by these scissors and I hope they’ll last many years. They feel comfortable in my hands. The design is great. The weight and size is great. I specifically wanted stainless steel, a screw (not a rivet), and for each handle to be solid metal (no welds/rivets/plastic). I bought these for everyday tasks like cutting paper, string, crafts, and especially for cutting wrapping paper cleanly. They cut very nicely with what i’ve cut so far and i have high hopes. I’ve already been spreading the word about these scissors to my friends and family. Thanks for selling a quality product. I would include pics but Amazon insists on having access to your entire photo album to do so. Read more

These scissors my wife uses for crafting and she loves them. For the price she is really impressed with the functionality, durability, and the sharpness. She would highly recommend them to anyone. Read more

Very nice scissors. They feel substantial with a nice weight to them in my hand. They cut very well, with nice and clean cuts. I’m impressed with these scissors, and I use them for cross stitching. Which brings me to the only draw back that I’ve found with this set. The scissor blades are thick which detracts from cutting as close to the Aida cloth as possible, leaving a tiny tail of thread. This is not a deal breaker, just an aesthetic I personally frown upon. Overall these are nice sharp scissors that cut great! Read more