Miller KS-1 Yellow Fiber Optic Kevlar Scissors, Easily Portable Utility Scissors for Working Technicians, Electricians, and Installers, Heavy-Duty Cable Cutters, 5.5 Inches

I've purchased these shears multiple times. I have red and a blue handled version which are both branded other manufacturers but are seemingly made in the same factory. As a low voltage technician, I dull many pairs of snips a year cutting and stripping various wire. These are properly hardened and sharpened unlike the ubiquitous free-fall snip most techs get a home depot. On copper wire, you likely wont dull this tool at all, but inevitably you'll end up cutting some shielded wire, T-grid, or other whathaveyous. When they are sharp they work great on fiber optic (as designed) but obviously bind up in weaves/string within cables when dull. I collect pocket knives and can say I have successfully sharpened a pair once or twice. One "blade" has very fine serrations to grip the cable, so you cannot sharpen it without removing those first. It's usually enough to just smooth out it's back side and sharpen the non-serrated blade. After a few sharpenings you may ruin the curve in the blade - scissors and shears have the blades bent inwards toward each other to maintain a pinch point. The screw that holds them together is easy to adjust, and the nut you see on the back side prevents your adjustment from changing. These will rust. They seem to be made with a good quality and affordable carbon steel, which is just not going to have chemical protection. If you're keeping them in a fiber kit to remain sharp just throw some lightweight oil on them from time to time.

These have been great, especially for Kevlar cloth which seems especially resistant to cutting. Has also worked very well for me on fiberglass cloth, peel ply nylon, and carbon fiber cloth.

These are my new go-to scissors in the leather shop. We have a saddle shop, and we make a variety of leather products. I use these scissors constantly. Small, but mighty!! I highly recommend for heavy-duty use. I'll probably get at least one more pair because my husband steals these from me constantly!

I love these little cutters, they're crazy sharp and just the right size to tuck unobtrusively into a tool pouch. The little bail holds them closed but flips open easily, and the hinge spring is just the right strength for ergonomics. These used to be a lot more expensive when I got into the industry, and I love that they're affordable now.

The snips are great but the plastic holder is useless. You go to pull out the snips and the sheath pops out with it.

Picked these up to carry on my tool belt for work, and they’ve become pretty indispensable and I’ll probably pick up another pair or two. They cut mid-weight leather quite well, as well as day-to-day scissor tasks. Would recommend if you need a quality compact pair of scissors, or if you’re looking for something truly heavy duty.

In my quest to find the ultimate computer workshop nippers, I bought this Miller Ripley cutter. I haven't used it lot but the prices was right and the cutters have a very fine serrated edge that make it the perfect cutting tool in the right situation. The quality appears very good.

Use these mainly for cutting paracord and other similar stuff. (No kevlar or other 'exotic' materials). Cuts well after substantial use, still sharp. The serrated blade holds the item and keeps it from slipping down the blade as the scissor is closed, so get cleaner cuts than an un-serrated blade. The scissors is a bit small, only room for a couple fingers, but this did not hamper its use in my case - no issue. The price $23 is very reasonable; paid more for other scissors that do not cut cord anything near as well as these.

Amazing scissors. If you are cutting synthetic rope, these are a must have. I was shocked at how well they worked.

Miller, fabulous cuts kevlar / aramid and tough fibers with ease, used this on a robust cable with PU outer with fibre reinforced, worked perfectly and cuts well - even better with rigid storage holder.

Praktische Schere für die Arbeit zum Abschneiden von Fäden. Sehr handlich. Sehr gute Qualität und schön scharf.

Supper functionality!

Cuts through anything, well almost. Great quilty and value for money.