Note: Plain steel (German: "blank") means the steel is untreated – no nickel plating or other surface finish, which usually makes this version a little more economical. The surface is protected only by oil. Keep the blades and shank lightly oiled and oil the joint regularly, otherwise humidity can cause tarnish or rust. The cutting edge itself is ground bare on every version. If you prefer a lower-maintenance surface, choose a nickel- or chrome-plated version.
Country of origin: European Union 
(Germany)
The WASA Weaver’s Scissors 5" is short, sturdy weaver’s scissors for quickly snipping threads. Version: plain steel.
WASA weaver’s scissors are short, sturdy scissors with small cutting edges for quickly snipping threads at the loom, the sewing machine and in garment making. Depending on the model they come with straight or curved blades, in plain steel or nickel-plated, as well as special forms such as the flat-table scissors or the single-ring scissors guided with one finger.
WASA stands for Waldmin & Saam: the scissor manufacturer was founded in Solingen in 1907 by August Waldmin and Friedrich Saam and is still known today for forged quality scissors – above all embroidery and needlework scissors.
Features at a glance
- Short, sturdy edges for fast thread cutting
- Straight or curved versions
- Plain steel or nickel-plated
- Compact and handy
Applications
- Snipping threads at the loom and sewing machine
- Garment and industrial sewing
- Trimming seams
- Textile and carpet production
Technical data
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Product type: Weaver’s Scissors
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Size: 5"
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Overall length: 13.5 cm
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Cutting length: approx. 4.7 cm
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Weight: 57 g
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Finish: plain steel
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Material: carbon steel, hardened
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Manufacture: hand-forged
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Country of origin: Germany
Frequently asked questions
When are curved weaver’s scissors useful?
Curved blades reach threads flat on the fabric and on the machine more easily – ideal for trimming.
What does "plain steel" (blank) mean for a WASA scissor?
It means untreated steel without nickel plating. The surface is only oiled, so blades, shank and joint should be lightly oiled regularly to prevent tarnish or rust. Nickel- or chrome-plated versions need less care.
Matching products
Scissor sharpening – go to the sharpening service
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Waldmin & Saam GmbH & Co. KG
Gottlieb-Heinrich-Strasse 1
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Solingen, Deutschland, 42719
https://www.waldmin-saam.de
