Milwaukee’s newest hand tools are offset (48-22-4040) and straight (48-22-4041) scissors. These new scissors are designed to be durable and high-performing to meet the demanding cutting needs of professionals and heavy duty users.
Both scissors feature super-hard iron carbide cutting edges that are said to last up to 10X longer than the competition. They can be used for cutting materials such as felt, insulation tape, rubber, and even tougher materials such as metal pallet banding straps.
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The handles are metal-cored and wrapped with hard plastic on the outside and softer grip material on the inside for greater comfort. They are ambidextrous and sized large enough to be comfortable in gloved and ungloved hands.
Additional features include Milwaukee’s Bolt Lock design, which helps prevent the (non-removable) pivot bolt from loosening over time, an outer-loop placement for your index finger, and ruler markings on the blade.
Offset Scissors 48-22-4040
The offset scissors are angled, which makes it easier to cut larger materials, such as felt or rubber sheeting. The lower blade is serrated, which helps grip material while it is being cut.
Price: $20
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Straight Scissors 48-22-4041
The straight scissors have smooth and slightly curved blades, which are better for making smooth burr-free cuts. The shape of the blades offer better control when making radiused cuts or when cutting tight corners and curves.
Price: $15
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Dave L.
Glad they were thoughtful enough to make them ambidextrous…speaking as a leftie.:)
dan
Indeed, I have a pair of left handed Fiskars scissors which are great, its just annoying that you have to pay more for them.
dan
Of course the blades will still be the wrong way round for left handed use even if the handles are comfortable.
Cameron
any sort of sheath to protect the blades when not in use or did I miss that in the article?
Stuart
There’s no sheath that I know of, but I’ll double check.
Update: The scissors don’t ship with any sheaths, protective caps, or other accessories.
cameron
thanks I was thinking something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Engineer-PH-55-Tetsuwan-Scissors-GT/dp/B005QTRJA4/
these have a nice sheath device to put the scissors in when not in use. Would be nice to see the milwaukee ones have something similiar
James Conklin
I’ve had a pair of Klein for awhile now and never had a sheath. I just slide it in the outside pocket of my tool bag. I would think the sheath would be more annoying than I would like but then again I haven’t had one
Hang Fire
You had me at “carbide”. Any word on pricing?
Stuart
I’m still waiting to hear about that. My guess is that these will be under $20. I think $12-$15 each would be the sweetspot.
Jason
I hope they make a more telecom/electrician friendly set of scissors. These are to big to do that kind of work. They seem like really nice scissors for most other cutting tasks you would run into.
SteveR
These look too “scissory” to be used to cut metal pallet strapping. They don’t appear to have enough blade thickness for cutting something like that. I would use aviation snips or shop shears instead. These look fine for cutting rubber sheeting, paper, string or suede leather products. Just my opinion.
Stuart
Milwaukee says they’re suitable for cutting metal straps. They wouldn’t have made such a claim without testing the scissors on such a material. It might not be best as a dedicated strap cutter. My interpretation is that, if you need to cut a strap or two and your snips aren’t in sight, these will do in a pinch.
Wayne Ruffner
Wiss 1DSN are the exemplar of “tool scissor”. Made from hot drop-forged carbon steel, nickel-plated blades and handle, and the “patented SET-EASY® pivot”, these things bring to mind having a real tool in your hands. Enough metal there to sharpen for generations…
I’ve got too many of these stamped out sheet metal scissors – I keep them in desk drawers where they only contact paper. In tool kits, I only keep heavier forged scissors.