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Dr. Slick · Fly Tying Tools
Dr. Slick Tungsten Carbide Scissor, 4.5 inch, Black
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 5.91 x 1.97 x 9.84 inches
Quick take
Professional fly-tying scissors with tungsten carbide blades that hold an edge and cut synthetic materials.
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
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