Shears

Shears are hand cutting tools for commercial trimming, pattern shaping, finish work, general cutting, and controlled material cutting in shop, production, repair, and tabletop settings. Options in this category include left-hand, ambidextrous, multi-purpose, industrial, and heavy-duty designs for materials such as fabrics, upholstery, and composites.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Shears for Controlled Cutting Tasks

Compare shears by the work you need to complete, the handle configuration that feels appropriate for the user, and blade features that support material control, durability, or specific utility. This category includes everyday multi-purpose styles as well as heavy-duty options for shop and industrial cutting.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

10-Inch Titanium-Coated Offset Left-Hand Shears10-Inch Titanium-Coated Offset Left-Hand ShearsWBB3078674Straight Microtooth Multi-Purpose Shears, 7-1/4 in.Straight Microtooth Multi-Purpose Shears, 7-1/4 in.WBB3196546Heavy-Duty Industrial Shears, 10-3/8 in.Heavy-Duty Industrial Shears, 10-3/8 in.WBB18721328-1/2 in. Stainless Steel All-Purpose Shears8-1/2 in. Stainless Steel All-Purpose ShearsWBB3078589
Use Cases

Match shears to the cutting job

Use multi-purpose shears for trimming, shaping patterns, and finish work. Choose industrial shears for fabrics, upholstery, and composite materials, or heavy-duty tradesman styles for demanding shop and jobsite cutting.

How to Choose

Compare blade and handle details

Consider straight or offset construction, serrated or microtooth blade features, pivot adjustment, and grip design. These details can support controlled cutting, material grip, and comfortable handling.

Applications

Support work across commercial settings

Shears in this category are suited to tabletop cutting, general cutting tasks, shop work, production environments, repair work, and jobsite tasks.

Additional Info

Check handedness and order requirements

Choose a left-hand configuration for left-handed use or ambidextrous handle rings for either left- or right-handed users. Some all-purpose and heavy-duty tradesman options have a minimum order quantity of 4.

7-1/4 in.Multi-purpose shear length

A straight-blade option for trimming, pattern shaping, and finish work.

8-1/2 in.All-purpose shear length

An ambidextrous option for general cutting tasks.

10 in.Offset and tradesman options

Available in left-hand offset and heavy-duty tradesman designs.

10-3/8 in.Industrial shear length

Designed for cutting fabrics, upholstery, and composite materials.

Comparison Guide

Compare Shear Types

Use this overview to compare the primary product types and their stated cutting applications and features.

Shear typeBest suited forNotable features
Straight microtooth multi-purposeTrimming, pattern shaping, and finish workMicrotooth blades, spring mechanism, handle wire strippers
Heavy-duty industrialFabrics, upholstery, and composite materialsPrecision-ground nickel-plated forged blades and adjustable pivot tension
Heavy-duty tradesmanDemanding shop and jobsite cuttingSerrated bottom blade, full metal core, and textured TPR grips
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with the task

Select a design that fits the work

The intended task is a practical starting point when comparing shears. Straight multi-purpose shears support trimming, pattern shaping, and finish work, while all-purpose shears provide a dependable option for general cutting. For professional cutting of fabrics, upholstery, and composites, consider heavy-duty industrial shears. Demanding shop and jobsite work may call for heavy-duty tradesman shears with a serrated lower blade.

  • Use multi-purpose shears for trimming and finish work.
  • Choose industrial shears for fabrics, upholstery, and composites.
  • Consider tradesman shears for demanding shop and jobsite tasks.
Compare control features

Look for blade features that support the cut

Different blade designs help address different cutting needs. Microtooth blades help maintain grip on material, while a serrated bottom blade helps hold material in place for improved control and cleaner cuts. Precision-ground edges create knife-like cutting edges, and titanium-coated blades support corrosion resistance and longer-lasting cutting edges.

  • Microtooth blades help grip material while cutting.
  • Serrated lower blades help hold material in place.
  • Precision-ground edges support clean cutting performance.
Plan for the user and workflow

Consider grip, handedness, and adjustment

Handle design can help align the shears with the user and work position. Offset handles help keep hands above the material during tabletop cutting, while left-hand configurations are intended specifically for left-handed users. Ambidextrous handle rings offer a symmetrical grip for either hand. Adjustable pivots allow blade tension to be fine-tuned, and spring mechanisms assist blade operation.

  • Offset handles support tabletop cutting position.
  • Left-hand and ambidextrous options address user preference.
  • Adjustable pivots allow tension adjustment as needed.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are multi-purpose shears used for?

Multi-purpose shears are designed for trimming, cutting, shaping patterns, and finish work.

Which shears are designed for fabrics and upholstery?

Heavy-duty industrial shears are designed for cutting fabrics, upholstery, and composite materials.

Are there shears for left-handed users?

Yes. The offset left-hand shears have a handle design intended specifically for left-handed users.

Which options require a minimum order quantity?

The 8-1/2 inch all-purpose shears and 10-inch heavy-duty tradesman shears have a minimum order quantity of 4.

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