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Which is better, Kai or Gingher shears?
ShantiSeamstressing Advanced Beginner Member since 6/11/10 Posts: 1204	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 1:35 PM I used to always hear that the "best" were the Gingher's, but now it seems I am beginning to hear that about Kai, instead. Is there really any consensus, or is still a fairly individual matter? (I haven't bought a really good pair yet...I have Fiskars for shears and Mundial cushionSoft for pinking.)
JKimes   Expert/Couture TX USA Member since 11/4/05 Posts: 387	Login to reply to this post In reply to ShantiSeamstressing << Like this post Date: 4/10/12 1:55 PM Kai, without a doubt are better scissors. You will pay more, but they are much high quality. I have 3 pairs now, and prefer them to the Gingers. They are much sharper, and the professional ones stay sharp. I think they are also better balanced--just seem to sit in my hand better. If you're headed to a sew expo any time soon, look for a booth. Juliette ------ Juliette near Austin, TX Bernina 830LE Bernina 350PE Babylock Evolution ElnaPro 905DCX
TJSEWS   Intermediate NJ USA Member since 1/7/06 Posts: 195	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 2:52 PM I have Gingher's regular dressmaking shears and Kai pinking shears. In my experience, I think they are both excellent.
AliceM Advanced IL USA Member since 4/30/05 Posts: 1550	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 2:59 PM I have both and the Kai are definitely better.
n45 Intermediate MD USA Member since 6/26/03 Posts: 241	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 3:05 PM Kai. They are light and super sharp. Even after having my Gingher shears newly sharpened they still weren't as sharp. Gingher is also very heavy to my hand. -- Edited on 4/10/12 3:06 PM --
Elizabeth made this   Intermediate CO USA Member since 8/8/07 Posts: 469	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 3:33 PM I haven't tried Kai, but I just returned a pair of Ginghers because they were too heavy and hurt my hands. ------ emadethis.wordpress.com Dare to do more. ~Natalie Dessay
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to ShantiSeamstressing << Like this post Date: 4/10/12 3:45 PM Kai. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
Deepika   Intermediate MA USA Member since 11/28/01 Posts: 10917 Founder	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 4:00 PM I agree, Kai is better. They are also lighter than Ginghers. ------ - Deepika Founder, PatternReview.com Blog: http://www.deepikablogs.com
corinne kelly Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/14/04 Posts: 203	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 4:07 PM Kai,hands down! ------ Corinne
Geralyn   Intermediate NY USA Member since 12/6/04 Posts: 22	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 4:20 PM I have had Fiskars, Wiss, Gingher, Heritage, Cutco and Kai. The Kais are just so smooth and nice.

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