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Dr. Slick · Fly Tying Tools
Dr. Slick All Purpose Scissor, 4 inches, Curved, Gold
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Style: Curved
- Curved
- Straight
Size: 4 inches
- 4 inches
- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.91 x 1.97 x 9.84 inches
Quick take
A compact 4-inch fly tying scissors with serrated stainless steel blades for cutting dubbing and materials.
Best for
- Fly tying at the vise
- Cutting natural and synthetic fly materials
- Traveling with a compact fly-tying kit
Skip if
- You tie very large salmon or saltwater flies
- You prefer smooth blades for delicate feathers
Strengths
- Serrated blade grips materials without slipping
- Japanese stainless steel holds edge well through extended sessions
- 4-inch length is portable and maneuverable at the vise
Trade-offs
- Serrated blade cannot cut very fine materials smoothly
- Small size limits use for cutting large batches
- Stainless steel is less corrosion-resistant than carbon steel
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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