| | |  | Rotary Cutters and Scissors | Home » » » Fiskars 9911 Spring Action 8-inch Multi-Purpose Scissors | | | | | | | Description: | | Fiskars 9911 Spring Action 8-inch Multi-Purpose Scissor | | | Features: | |
• Manufactured by Fiskars
• 8-inc Multi-Purpose Scissors
• Spring Action
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.63 inches | | Product Height:
| 12.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 12.05 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.72 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.39 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.79 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 36 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
I liked the old model better.Jan 30, 2010
By J. Bouchard
The Fiskars 9911 model pictured with this listing is the older version of these same scissors -- which is the reason I chose to purchase them here. However, it appears that Fiskars no longer produces the version pictured. They new model has been redesigned to be more "ergonomic" I suppose... but the slide lock mechanism on the new models isn't located in the same spot which makes it slightly less convenient for me large hands. Also, the lock on the new model tends to slip forward when cutting and hinders the range of the scissors and will occasionally slip back and let the scissors open when they are in my holster.
All in all I have always been happy with the Fiskars scissors -- the blades stay sharp and the cutting action is smooth -- but as with some other products in the past (think "New Coke") the older model is superior to the newer.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 essential for anyone who does a lot of cuttingMar 24, 2006
By J. Pippin
The spring action is a real hand-saver. I occasionally have carpel tunnel syndrome and joint pain. These scissors are the easiest cutting tool I have ever used. They make regular scissors seem old fashioned.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Easy on the handsFeb 07, 2009
By JB Charleston
Excellent control for cutting fabric, etc., without engaging all the hand and arm joints normally required. Much easier for me to use with my arthritic hands.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Great scissors with one annoying disappointmentJan 31, 2011
By Valerie Taylor
"valereee"
I use these scissors a lot, as they're in general great scissors. They'll easily cut through several layers, including a combination I often use of felted wool, woven interfacing, and fusible fleece. The only problem is the little orange catch -- it often slides forward during a cut so that I can't complete the cut until I push the catch back again. This has turned what would have been a five-star review into a three-star, as it happens a lot and is very annoying. From the rest of the reviews, I see this isn't a common problem but does happen occasionally. If they'd fix this, these would be hands-down my favorite scissors.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Not as good as the old style, but still excellentSep 19, 2011
By Maura Dailey
When I went scissors shopping five years ago, I had just made the unhappy discovery that Fiskars' razor edged scissors were too stiff to manipulate. I do a lot of sewing, and I needed a sharp pair of scissors that wouldn't wear out my hands. However, they had to do a good job cutting out my pattern pieces, too! That's when I discovered these spring loaded scissors, which felt like an answer to all my prayers. I took a chance on the all purpose blades and never regretted it. When I went scissors shopping again last week, hoping to have a backup pair ready in case my trusty original pair should fail me or go missing, I noticed they'd made some changes to the scissors. I read the reviews carefully and decided to take a chance. After a marathon cutting session this weekend, I'm happy to report that despite the changes that Fiskars made, my hands are happy, the scissors easily open and shut, and my pattern pieces look crisp, not ragged at all. So the blades themselves seem as excellent as ever!
Unfortunately, the changes to the handles are not as nice. I'll outline the changes briefly and discuss their downsides.
1. They changed the handle material. They added more cushioning (good!) but they also cheapened the feel so it isn't as smooth (bad!). Time will tell if the lighter plastic is a plus or not. It could mean less fatique or it could mean the handle will break or crack over time.
2. The catch, although still accessible from both sides, is harder to move. The old style made it easy to flip the catch on and off with your thumb so you never had to take your hands off the blades. The new style requires you to use your pointer finger, and it doesn't feel like it's well connected to the catch on the other side. So if you flip the catch on the left side, it drags a little on the right side before it engages. It feels cheap.
I'll still a fan of these scissors, so 5 stars all the way. I just hope that the changes don't hurt their durability over the long run. My first pair is five years old and still going strong. I hope I'll be able to say the same for this pair in another five years.
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