Description
Procat household scissors 14 cm are compact general-purpose scissors for cutting paper, cardboard, tape, string and packaging materials at home and in the office. The scissors have an overall length of 14 cm and a width of 6.5 cm, so they fit in a drawer, a pen pot or a desk tray.
Both blades are made of 2Cr13 stainless steel. 2Cr13 is a martensitic stainless steel with about 13% chromium. The chromium protects the blade surface against corrosion, and the hardenable martensitic structure keeps the cutting edge sharp in use. The blade surface is stamped with STAINLESS STEEL.
The blades are joined by a dome-head pivot screw where the blades meet the handles. The screw joint holds the blades against each other throughout the cutting stroke. The blades taper evenly towards narrow, pointed tips that reach into small openings, corners and package seams.
The handles are black plastic, and both finger loops have a soft red lining on the inside. The finger loops are the same size and round, so the handle is symmetrical and has no separate thumb loop and finger loop. The soft lining reduces the pressure of the loop edge on the fingers during repeated cuts.
The scissors are designed for light and thin materials, and their small size makes precise cuts in tight spots easier. They are not tin snips, however, and not a tool for heavy cutting. Cutting metal, wire, thick leather, branches or hard plastic requires a tool made for the purpose.
Intended use and suitability:
Procat household scissors 14 cm are suitable for light everyday cutting jobs at home, in the office and in the warehouse, where a small size and a precise grip matter more than a long blade.
- Paper and card: Opening envelopes and cutting forms, printouts, photos and thin card. The short blade and narrow tips make curved and small shapes easier, such as stickers and scrapbook pictures.
- Cardboard and packaging: Opening cartons, cardboard box flaps and plastic packaging. Thin cardboard is cut with the base of the blades close to the pivot, where the cutting force is at its greatest.
- Tape and stickers: Cutting packing tape, masking tape, gift tape and sticker sheets. The narrow tip gets under the tape seam when you open a box.
- String and ribbon: Cutting parcel string, florist’s twine, rubber bands, sewing thread and gift ribbon to a clean end.
- Small cutting jobs at home: Opening food and seed packets, removing clothing labels, and small cuts in crafts and gift wrapping.
For longer cuts and kitchen use, the Procat household scissors 21 cm 2Cr13 stainless steel have a longer blade, a nutcracker and a blade guard. The Mikov general-purpose scissors 14 cm Comfort RST are in the same size class, and the Yato kitchen scissors 210 mm, made for cooking, include a bottle opener.
Package contents:
- 1 pcs: Household scissors 14 cm, 2Cr13 stainless steel blades, black plastic handles with red finger loops.
- Packaging: Clear plastic bag with a barcode label.
Features:
- 2Cr13 stainless steel: A martensitic steel with about 13% chromium that resists moisture, tape adhesive and common cleaning agents better than unalloyed carbon steel.
- Dome-head pivot screw: The screw joint holds the blades together, and the round dome head has no sharp edges at the pivot.
- Symmetrical finger loops: Two round loops of the same size give the same grip either way round, and neither loop is reserved for the thumb.
- Soft lining: The soft red lining inside the loops evens out the pressure on the fingers during repeated cuts.
- Narrow tips: The tapered tips suit precise cuts, small openings and opening tape seams.
- Small size: Dimensions of 14 x 6.5 cm make the scissors easy to keep in a drawer, a pencil case or on a desk.
Technical specifications:
- Overall length: 14 cm.
- Width: 6.5 cm.
- Blade material: 2Cr13 martensitic stainless steel, about 13% chromium.
- Blade marking: STAINLESS STEEL.
- Pivot: Dome-head pivot screw.
- Handle material: Black plastic, soft red lining inside the finger loops.
- Finger loops: 2 pcs, the same size and round (symmetrical handle).
- Tip shape: Narrow, tapered tips.
- Colour: Black and red, steel-coloured blades.
Procat household scissors 14 cm instructions for use:
- Grip: Put your thumb through one finger loop and your middle or index finger through the other. The loops are the same size, so either one works for the thumb.
- Cutting: Place the material between the blades and squeeze the handles together in a smooth movement. Cut thicker material such as cardboard with the base of the blades near the pivot, and fine details with the tips.
- Tape and stickers: Adhesive sticks to the blades, so wipe them with a damp cloth after use. Stubborn adhesive comes off with a small amount of alcohol.
- Cleaning: If needed, wash the blades by hand with a mild detergent and dry them straight away. Hand washing is recommended because the heat and moisture of a dishwasher strain the pivot and the plastic handles.
- Maintenance: Now and then, put a drop of light oil on the pivot and open and close the scissors a few times. Wipe off any excess oil.
- Storage: Store the scissors with the blades closed in a dry place, for example in a drawer or in a pen pot with the tips pointing down.
Warnings:
- Sharp blades and tips: The blades and tips can cause cuts and puncture wounds. Hold the scissors by the handles and keep your fingers away from the cutting line.
- Keep away from children: These are not children’s craft scissors. Store them out of the reach of children and pets.
- Carrying and handing over: Carry the scissors with the blades closed and the tips pointing down. Hand the scissors to another person handles first.
- Electrical cables: Do not cut live wires or cables. The steel parts conduct electricity, and the scissors are not insulated for electrical work.
- Wrong materials: Do not cut metal, wire, thick leather or hard plastic. The blade can chip or bend and the pivot can loosen.
- Not for prying: Do not use the scissors as a screwdriver, lever or tin opener, because the tips can break.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What are Procat household scissors 14 cm suitable for, and what not?
They are suitable for cutting paper, card, thin cardboard, tape, stickers, string and light packaging. They are not suitable for cutting metal, wire, thick leather, branches or live cables.
What does 2Cr13 steel mean in scissor blades?
2Cr13 is a martensitic stainless steel with about 13% chromium. The chromium provides corrosion resistance, and the martensitic structure can be hardened, so the blade stays sharp.
Can 2Cr13 stainless steel blades rust?
Stainless steel is not completely rustproof. Prolonged moisture, salt water or storing the scissors wet can cause spots of pitting rust, so dry the blades after washing.
Can 14 cm scissors cut cardboard?
Thin card and cardboard box flaps can be cut with the base of the blades near the pivot. For long cuts in thick corrugated cardboard, a snap-off blade knife is a better choice.
How do the 14 cm scissors differ from the 21 cm household scissors?
The 14 cm scissors are small and light, made for precise cuts and small storage spaces. The Procat household scissors 21 cm model has a longer blade, a micro-serrated edge, a nutcracker and a blade guard for longer cuts and kitchen work.
Can the scissors go in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is recommended. The heat, detergents and prolonged moisture in a dishwasher strain the pivot and the plastic handles and dull the blade.
Recycling instructions:
Discarded Procat household scissors 14 cm consist of steel parts and plastic handles. Before disposal, cover the blades and tips with paper or tape, for example, so that they do not injure waste management workers. Take the scissors to metal collection or dispose of them according to local waste management instructions. Sort the clear plastic bag into plastic packaging collection and the barcode label into mixed waste.
