Grooming scissors help

[jomuir]

So I have a pretty good collection of grooming supplies but my scissors make me sad. I have several pairs of regular household scissors which fit my hand but don't do great for trimming. My main trimming is the grinchy paws, so a narrow point is important. I bought a couple pairs of hair shears but they don't fit my hammy hands, dang hands are big man hands. Thinning shears, again too small for my hand. I can't fit my fingers in the tiny holes and am very awkward holding a hair shear in my thumb and ring finger, I can't control them and don't get a good result just holding them in index and thumb.

What are you using to trim paws? Link or brand or pic would be really helpful. I did look at Kai scissors, I use them for sewing and they're awesome but don't make anything for hair. Does anyone know of a scissor made for hair that has regular thumb and index finger holes? Bonus points if they're available for hammy man-sized hands. On top of all that I'm a lefty so maybe that makes me more finicky about fit, if the handles are righty slanted they're impossible for me to use, I end up swearing and throw them down.

I'm willing to pay up to $25-ish if I'm confident they'll fit and work for me. I really don't want to put more dollars into another pair of scissors I just glare at in my bag. Should I find a grooming forum and ask this question there?

 

[Ann]

I've tried and trashed a lot of scissors in my quest to find some that actually cut the hair cleanly and don't require sharpening every time I turn around. I'm a leftie too but I can cut with my right hand. If there's one thing I've learned, you can scrimp on many grooming tools but scissors is not one of them. The best place to find good scissors is at a dog show, where there are usually vendors who specialize in scissors. If there are shows near you it might be worth a trip, although be aware that they will probably cost three figures.

If that isn't an option, here's a link to a website that sells show dog supplies. Skip the top few rows of scissors which are pricey, and look at the Millers Forge ones. I have the Feather Light 5.5 inch Short Cut pair and they're pretty good. For trimming feet and faces, I like the 5-inch range. Anything longer gets too unwieldy if the dog moves. You will have to have them sharpened occasionally. A more expensive pair will cut better and hold up longer. I did eventually spring for a pair from the dog show, and it's like comparing a Mercedes to a bicycle. But the Millers Forge did the job for me for years before I really had to do frequent show trimming.
https://www.showdogstore.com/dog-grooming-scissors-shears/

 

[Silaria]

These are the shears I picked up on the advice, and guidance, from a dog groomer I'm friends with:
http://www.precisionsharp.com/german-combo/ The set is well made and reasonably priced. It also included a case to store them in. The set is actually cheaper now than when I purchased them last year. They are still nice and sharp.