KAI Scissors NZ

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KAI CUTTING TOOLS Fabric shears, fine scissors & thread snips Shop KAI scissors in New Zealand for dressmaking, quilting, embroidery and professional textile work. Choose everyday sewing scissors, 7000 Series tailor’s shears, precision snips or a specialist blade. Order online from Direct Sewing or visit our Henderson, Auckland showroom for help choosing. All KAI Dressmaking & sewing Professional shears Embroidery & snips Left-handed Pinking & specialist Choosing your KAI scissors: sizes, series & left-handed options 5000 Series or 7000 Series? The 5000 Series includes soft-handled scissors for everyday fabric cutting and detailed sewing tasks. The 7000 Series is KAI’s professional tailoring range, with AUS8A stainless-steel blades and full-tang construction. Compare the 7250, 10-inch , 7280, 11-inch and 7300, 12-inch models for your workroom. Which scissor size suits my project? Choose smaller scissors for controlled trimming around seams and embroidery, and longer dressmaking shears for cutting garment pieces. Start with a length you can open and close comfortably: a larger pair is not automatically better. Scissor sizes refer to overall length, not cutting-blade length. Are all left-handed KAI scissors the same? No. The N5210L has left-handed blades, and the 7250L is the professional left-handed option. By contrast, the N5220L model combines a left-hand grip with right-handed blades for left-handers accustomed to that cutting action. Check the model before ordering; handle comfort alone does not establish blade orientation. Which tool handles detail or specialist cutting? Use N5120 thread snips for quick thread trimming. Small pointed or curved embroidery scissors offer control for close work. Pinking shears make a zigzag edge; they do not replace a secure seam finish on every fabric. The 7280SE has a micro-serrated edge, while the 7240AS is a specialist option for aramid materials. Match the blade to the material rather than choosing on size