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Dr. Slick · Fly Tying Tools
Dr. Slick Curved Hair Scissors, 4.5 in, Gold Handle
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Heavy-duty curved fly tying scissors designed for cutting tough materials like natural hair and synthetics.
This 4.5-inch Dr. Slick hair scissor has long, heavy blades with a serrated edge and gold-toned finger loops. The blades are angled about 30 degrees, which makes it easier to trim and shape deer hair and other bulky materials on larger flies. It is made of Japanese stainless steel and suits both right- and left-handed tyers at the bench.
Best for
- Large fly patterns with bulk material
- Tying with deer, elk, or rabbit hair
- Production tyers working long sessions
Skip if
- You tie small delicate dry flies
- You need general-purpose scissors
Strengths
- Serrated edge grips tough materials without slipping
- Japanese stainless steel maintains sharpness for years
- Curved blade gives precise control on large flies
Trade-offs
- Heavy blade takes practice for fine work
- Serrated edge shreds delicate materials
- Gold loops may wear with heavy use
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly tying scissors |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Blade | Curved with 30-degree angle |
| Edge | Serrated |
| Material | 410 Japanese stainless steel |
| Hardness | Rockwell 45 |
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