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Dr. Slick · Fly Tying Tools
Dr. Slick Tungsten Carbide Scissor, 3.5 inch, Black
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- Product dimensions
- 3.5"L x 3.5"W
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Professional fly-tying scissors with tungsten carbide blades that hold an edge and cut synthetic materials.
This 3.5-inch Dr. Slick Arrow scissor has straight tungsten carbide blades and black stainless handles. Its compact size suits fine trimming on small flies at the tying bench. It works on natural materials and on modern synthetics, and it fits left or right hands.
Best for
- Cutting synthetic fly-tying materials like dubbing and flashabou
- Production tying of multiple flies
- Tyers who tie heavy materials regularly
Skip if
- You tie only natural-material flies
- You prefer lighter scissors
Strengths
- Tungsten carbide blades are 7 times harder than steel and hold sharp longer
- Versatile straight and serrated edges cut different materials smoothly
Trade-offs
- Heavier than lightweight fly-tying scissors
- Serrated edge can tear delicate thread
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly-tying scissors |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Handle | Stainless steel |
| Hardness | TC is 7x harder than stainless steel |
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