Dyneema cutting scissors Ronstan or Fiskars?

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julesmoto
julesmoto
NSW
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NSW, 1579 posts
30 Aug 2021 10:04am
So Ronstan scissors are nearly $100 whereas you can get titanium coated 8 inch Fiskars with small serrations from Amazon for less than 50. Anybody got any experience or recommendations?


Jode5
Jode5
QLD
853 posts
QLD, 853 posts
30 Aug 2021 7:36pm
I have the Ronston scissors and can highly recommend them. Yes they are expensive but you can pick them up for $79.00
www.monkeyfist.com.au/p/9217722/ronstan-kevlar-scissors.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxeW1uLbY8gIVknwrCh1FeABWEAQYASABEgKJIfD_BwE

These would also do the job
www.monkeyfist.com.au/p/9521112/gerber-neat-freak-saltrx-braided-line-cutter-scissors.html
Jolene
Jolene
WA
1624 posts
WA, 1624 posts
30 Aug 2021 7:30pm
I usually stear clear of things that claim to be titanium coated
tarquin1
tarquin1
954 posts
954 posts
30 Aug 2021 7:58pm
If you want too cut Dyneema use a cheap ceramic knife. They work really well.
Jethrow
Jethrow
NSW
1282 posts
NSW, 1282 posts
31 Aug 2021 6:48am
I had also been recommended ceramic fishing scissors for cutting Dyneema but the pair I bought, while very good for cutting to start with, didn't last very long...
saltiest1
saltiest1
NSW
2574 posts
NSW, 2574 posts
31 Aug 2021 7:09am
Can't use a hot knife on dyneema rope?
Jethrow
Jethrow
NSW
1282 posts
NSW, 1282 posts
31 Aug 2021 7:24am
saltiest1 said..
Can't use a hot knife on dyneema rope?


Yeah hot knives are fine, but you do have the thermal blooming when cutting the rope, and I've not got myself organised enough to keep one on the boat.

Also, there is talk of the hard ends causing hinge points inside the core when tapering the splice. Only really an issue when working near the breaking strength loading of the splice.
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