Scissors, Snips & Rotary Cutting Tools
Quality scissors are critical for any sewing project. For over 60 years, Universal Sewing Supply has provided the highest quality scissors, shears and snips, available anywhere. We offer a complete line of dressmaking, embroidery, pinking shears, crafting scissors, along with various other scissors and snips for almost any purpose. We carry the most popular brands like Gingher, Fiskars, Ultima, Kai, Clover, Kretzer and more. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact our sales department.
Wiss 10.25 Inch Heavy-Duty Wide Blade Industrial Bent Trimmers (Wiss 20W)
Item Number: 3770
Special heavy-duty nickel-plated inlaid blades with black enamel handles. Precision engineered with a patented grinding process to give you longer cutting life, maximum cutting edge hardness and durability. Made with bent handles, like professional tailor's shears, to permit maximum ease and accuracy in all pattern cutting and trimming. Trimmers have powerful leverage and unequaled cutting capacity. Specially fitted with adjustable nut for individual cutting preference.
Kretzer 10 Inch Finny TecX2 Heavy Duty Composite Shears for Aramid Composites & Kevlar (Kretzer 744525)
Item Number: 13219
Sturdy Heavy-Duty micro serrated blade scissors for cutting aramids, kevlar, fiberglass and other tough-to-cut materials. Both blades are serrated stainless steel and designed to cut as you compress the handle. Made in Germany.
Kretzer 12 Inch Spirale Classic Dressmaking & Tailoring Shears (Kretzer 114530)
Item Number: 13249
Experience precision with Kretzer Spirale Classic Tailor's Scissors, featuring a 12" total length and a 6.6" blade crafted from Compact-Steel. Hot-forged and precision-tempered, these scissors offer extreme endurance. The Classic-Cut design ensures precise professional cutting, while Stabil-Plus handles guarantee reliable, long-lasting service. Elevate your cutting experience with this finely crafted combination of durability, precision, and reliability.
Kretzer 12 Inch Finny TecX2 Heavy Duty Composite Shears for Aramid Composites & Kevlar (Kretzer 744530)
Item Number: 13120
12 inch extra heavy duty shears with super durable, stainless steel blades that won’t rust and are ice-tempered for durable cutting ability. Specially designed for cutting heavy mayterials like aramid, composite, kevlar, glass fibers and much more. Both blades serrated for a reliable cut and the handles are acetone-resistant. Made in Germany.
Kai 11 Inch Professional Series Shears (Kai 7280)
Item Number: 4028
The Kai 7280 - 11" Professional Series Shear excels with thicker fabrics in the 7000 Professional Series. Crafted from high carbon, hardened stainless steel, these shears offer a carbon-enhanced cutting angle, providing a sharper and more enduring edge for improved cutting on thicker fabrics, enhancing user efficiency.
Mundial 12 Inch Heavy-Duty Stay-Set Bent Trimmers (Mundial 498-12)
Item Number: 13267
Mundial's 10-inch Industrial Forged trimmers offer robust, hot-drop forged construction. The bent-handle design and black-enameled coating provide comfort, while the resilient blades cut through layers with precision. Equipped with Mundial Stay-Set pivot for comfortable cutting in demanding conditions.
Kai 10 Inch True Left-Handed Professional Series Shear (Kai 7250L)
Item Number: 4043
10 inch true left-handed scissors that offers smooth cutting action, superior cutting on all fabrics, and excellent balance for fatigue free cutting.
Kretzer 9.5 Inch Spirale Heavy Duty Shears for Leather (Kretzer 113824)
Item Number: 13254
9.5" heavy duty shears, perfect for hard-to-work materials like thick leather or rubber. These shears are made in Germany, they're tough and built to last! The hardened, heat-tempered steel blades are cut with a special serration for a perfect cut of most difficult materials, like thick leather. These are industry grade shears.
Kai 12 Inch Professional Series Shears (Kai 7300)
Item Number: 4023
The KAI 7300 - 12" Professional Series Shear is designed for thicker fabrics and multiple layers, ideal for upholsterers and upholstery projects. As part of the 7000 Professional Series, these shears, crafted from high carbon, hardened stainless steel, offer a sharper edge with enhanced durability. The carbon content further improves the finer edge, extending the cutting life of these professional scissors for reliable long-term use.
Fan with Bearing for Eastman Chickadee II
Item Number: GE1659
Fan with Bearing for Eastman Chickadee II
Magnet Assembly for Eastman Chickadee II
Item Number: GE1688
Magnet Assembly for Eastman Chickadee II
Professional Buffing Wheel, 5-Inch Diameter, 1/2-Inch Arbor
Item Number: 17379
Buffing wheel for Twice As Sharp and Ultima electric benchtop scissors sharpeners.
Professional Honing Wheel, 5-Inch Diameter, 1/2-Inch Arbor, 400 Grit
Item Number: 17380
This 5" honing wheel with 400 grit offers professional-grade polishing for high-end shears, ensuring a sharp, durable, and glossy finish. Ideal for premium fabric, pet grooming, barber, and beauty shears.
Kretzer 5.5 Inch Classic Hair Styling & Thinning Scissors (Kretzer 557614Z27)
Item Number: 13365
These Kretzer hair styling scissors boast precision-ground stainless steel blades for perfect cutting. With 27 teeth in the shaping blade, they excel even with rough hair, thanks to their nimble design. Features include a modern symmetrical design, detachable finger rest, and matte finish for comfort and versatility. Suitable for special techniques, they maintain sharpness over time, embodying precision, durability, and quality craftsmanship as 100% German-made tools essential for professional hairstylists.
Medium Cup Grinding Wheel, 4 Inch Diameter, 1/2 Inch Arbor
Item Number: 18297
Special cup shape provides proper blade edge. Designed for tool & cutter grinders.
Gear Retaining Plate for Eastman Chickadee II
Item Number: GE1685
Gear Retaining Plate for Eastman Chickadee II
Kretzer 4.5 Inch Classic Professional Hairdressing Shears, Satin Finish (Kretzer 557311)
Item Number: 13361
These Kretzer 4-1/2" hairdresser scissors have stainless steel blades, one blade is micro-serrated for perfect cuts, even on coarse, thick hair. Flat, adjustable screw. Satin finish.
Hercules 9.6 Volt Battery for MB-60H Rotary Cutters (Hercules MB-60H-51)
Item Number: 14450
Replacement 9.6 volt lithium-ion battery for Hercules MB-60H Rotary Cutter.
Kretzer 9.5 Inch Safety Boy Emergency Scissors (Kretzer 124900)
Item Number: 13261
Safety Boy Rescue Cutter: Cuts seat belts, opens clothes, and features an integrated glass-breaking hammer. Quick-release mounting for easy access in emergencies. The Kretzer Safety Boy is the finest escape tool for rapid egress from crashes.
Gold Seal 12.25 Inch Knife Edge Pattern Shears (Gold Seal 20620)
Item Number: 11375
Hot drop-forged knife edge blades and perfect balance makes the heavy-duty Gold Seal Pattern Shears the easiest to use. Bevel on the back of blade enables pattern to stay even in cutting and not drop away. Black enamel handles.
Hercules Octa-Blade Multi-Layer Cloth Cutting Machine (Hercules HRC-100)
Item Number: 6751
4" 110V electric rotary fabric cutter with octagonal blade and built-in sharpener. Cuts up to 1" thick fabric, ideal for light-medium weight fabrics. For non-continuous use.
Hercules 5-Speed Electric Rotary Multi-Layer Cutting Machine, 4 Inch, Corded (Hercules HRK-100)
Item Number: 6740
The HRK-100 is a powerful 4" cutter that features a powerful 110V brushless servo motor with 5 adjustable speeds for precise cutting. Built-in sharpening stone maximizes blade lifespan. LED light ensures accurate cutting. Octagonal blade prevents jamming. Lightweight and maneuverable design.
Kretzer 5.5 Inch Classic Hair Texturizing & Thinning Shears (Kretzer 557614Z05)
Item Number: 13363
Professional thinning scissors with 5 teeth made of stainless steel, warm forged, 5.5" length, satin finished, one blade micro-polished, teeth with additional micro-serration, with adjustable screw.
Hercules Electric Rotary Round Knife Fabric Cutter (Hercules AS100-K)
Item Number: 14470
Hercules Electric Shears: Faster than hand shears, clean cuts for single/low lays. Features built-in sharpener, auto-stop, double-insulated motor for continuous use. Comes with 10ft cord, 2" blade, weighs 1.75lbs.
Hercules Cordless Electric Rotary Mini Shear, 2 Inch (Hercules HC50R)
Item Number: 6450
The Hercules HC50R 2" cordless rotary fabric cutter effortlessly handles light to medium weight fabrics, cutting through singles or stacks up to 1/3” thick. Cordless and rechargeable, it offers 80 minutes of cutting per charge and features a built-in sharpener for blade maintenance. The Safety Guard protects fingers during operation.
Scotch-Brite Ultra-Fine Reinforced Wheel, 4S (Gray)
Item Number: 13221
Scotch-Brite Reinforced Wheels: Perfect for needle trades, shoe industry, and knitting mills. Deburr and buff machine parts in one step. Made of tough synthetic non-woven web with mineral grain. Clean, dry operation, controlled cut. Type 4A: Very fine aluminum oxide for knitting and sewing machine parts. Type 4S: Ultra-fine silicone carbide for delicate deburring. Wheels have 1" center holes, come with bushings for 1/2" arbors.
120-Volt Circuit Board for Eastman Chickadee II
Item Number: GE1681
120-Volt Circuit Board for Eastman Chickadee II
Hercules 5-Speed Electric Rotary Multi-Layer Cutting Machine, 4 Inch, Cordless (Hercules RK-BAT-100)
Item Number: 6730
The RK-BAT-100, with a 17V lithium-ion battery and brushless servo motor, cuts various materials effortlessly. Built-in sharpening stone ensures blade longevity. LED light for accuracy.
Scotch-Brite Very-Fine Reinforced Wheel, 4A (Red)
Item Number: 13220
Scotch-Brite Reinforced Wheels: Perfect for needle trades, shoe industry, and knitting mills. Deburr and buff machine parts in one step. Made of tough synthetic non-woven web with mineral grain. Clean, dry operation, controlled cut. Type 4A: Very fine aluminum oxide for knitting and sewing machine parts. Type 4S: Ultra-fine silicone carbide for delicate deburring. Wheels have 1" center holes, come with bushings for 1/2" arbors.
Complete Housing with Switch Lever for Eastman Chickadee II
Item Number: GE1854
Complete Housing with Switch Lever for Eastman Chickadee II
Brightboy Polishing Wheel, 6 Inch Diameter, 1/2 Inch Arbor
Item Number: 13940
Brightboy's rubber compound, infused with aluminum oxide, offers versatility beyond traditional abrasives. Acting as a cushion, it deburrs, finishes, and polishes in one step, complementing grinders and buffs. Multiple wheels on a shaft enhance efficiency.
Hercules Heavy Duty Cordless Electric Rotary Cutter, 2.625 Inch, 9.6 Volts (Hercules MB-60H)
Item Number: 14455
This cordless shear features a 9.6V brushless motor and self-sharpening 10-sided rotary blade. Rechargeable NiCad Battery cuts up to 800ft of cloth or 300ft of carpet. Second battery for continuous use. Weighs 40oz, 12-1/2" long.
Ultima Benchtop Scissor Sharpener (Ultima 5520)
Item Number: 5520
The Ultima 5520 is a benchtop mounted scissor and shear sharpener and polisher designed for professional use. A free-floating arm with clamp allows you to accurately sharpen scissors and in many cases, make them sharper than when they were brand new!
Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel, 3-1/2 Inch Diameter, 3/4 Inch Arbor
Item Number: 16972
Diamond cup grinding wheels designed for tool & cutter grinders.
Universal SKS-4 Mini Portable Knife Sharpener
Item Number: 18463
This heavy-duty sharpener is tailored for sewing, knitting, and weaving industries. It boasts a 230W motor with a 3400 RPM speed, equipped with a 1" x 3-1/2" sharpening wheel and 3/8" deburring wheel. Features screw-type knife holder adjustment and a start-stop switch for convenience.
Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel, 3-1/2 Inch Diameter, 3/8 Inch Arbor
Item Number: 18466
Diamond cup grinding wheels designed for tool & cutter grinders.
Hercules Electric Rotary Round Knife Fabric Cutter with Long Handle (Hercules AS100-LH)
Item Number: 14544
Hercules Long-Handled Electric Shears: Faster than hand shears, clean cuts for single/low lays. Features built-in sharpener, auto-stop, double-insulated motor for continuous use. Comes with 10ft cord, 2" blade, weighs 1.75lbs.
Wolff Twice As Sharp Professional Benchtop Scissor Sharpener (Wolff STD-TAS)
Item Number: 17378
The Wolff industrial scissor sharpener comes with a honing wheel on the right side instead of a buffing wheel which helps produce a quick sharp edge. This sharpener is used to sharpen industrial shears and most 10" to 12" shears.
120-Volt Armature Assembly for Eastman Chickadee II
Item Number: GE1852
120-Volt Armature Assembly for Eastman Chickadee II
Eastman Chickadee Model D2 Rotary Shear
Item Number: 14503
The Eastman Chickadee II features a totally enclosed sharpener for faster and safer sharpening, easily accessible motor brushes for quick and easy servicing and an integrated power switch for rapid response and fatigue free operation. Four different base plates and cutting tips can be selected depending on your specific use.
Eastman Chickadee Model D2H Long-Handled Rotary Shear
Item Number: 14505
The Long Handled Chickadee has all the features of the D2 model, in addition to a long handle and a remote power switch. The handle allows the operator to reach across the table with ease, thereby improving cutting quality.