Multipurpose 5-1/2 inch Carbon Steel Shears

These 5.5" shears are ideal for cutting materials made from aramid and para-aramid fibers such as Kevlar, Dyneema, Vectran, Spectra, Technora, Nomex, Innegra, Dacron, and other materials made from fiberglass and carbon fiber in rope, ribbon, thread, tape, and fabric form. The blades are made of high-carbon alloy steel from Japan and are infused with Molybdenum and Vanadium (HRC 60~62) through a proprietary manufacturing process to achieve a level of hardness (HV1200) that allows them to cut high-tech materials.

These shears can be used to cut materials made from carbon fiber, glass fiber, plastic, canvas, vinyl, leather, suede, leatherette, nylon, silk, cotton, for upholstery, headliner, cloth, string, or other knitted forms. Cutting composite-grade materials is a very difficult task, but these shears are designed for precise and clean cuts into the material. They can be used to make relief cuts during the lay-up process so that reinforcements fit precisely into the mold, or to cut stubborn threads hanging off the edge of fabric, or to make small cuts for intricate parts.

The cutting performance is great across the length of the blade, and the blades cut all the way to the tips for quick and accurate trimming. They can also be used to make relief cuts during the lay-up process to fit the reinforcement into the mold. Additionally, they can be used for splicing all types of halyards, sheets, topping lifts, lazyjacks, and control lines. The micro-serrated blade grips the material to prevent slipping, and the sharp blade shears fabric easily, thanks to the high-carbon steel from Japan.

The grips are designed for comfortable, repetitive cuts and are ambidextrous. The non-serrated blade can be sharpened to extend its life, and the extended tang provides durability and efficient force transfer.

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