That aside, the Sten cuts great. It is very loud, and draws a fair amount of power. It has counter-rotating blades, but the bottom blade has the most exposed surface to the grass, so it will still lay down some material and miss cutting. A couple of swings cleans it up. Also the spinnig blads will spark if you bump into concrete (like the edge of a driveway). My recommendations: if you have a Kombi motor, go for the Stihl. If you want to adapt to a different system, the Stens is still a great option. Both are a dream to use. My garden path to the shed has a concrete edge just below the grass and the Edger was not the right tool here. The Rotocut was ideal for this section though. I love to his tool more and more each time I use it. It is great for catching missed spots, and small areas you cannot mow or get close enough to, and cleaning up around flower beds. And the service at Seago was awesome!

People generally wish to save on costs for something as simple as cutting, however the alternative options also work fine. In addition to a mat and weights, the costs can spike up. Comfortability: Fabric scissors tend to result in hand fatigue due to repetitive motion, however a rotary cutter is less likely cause hand fatigue as you zip and slice through fabric. It did what it was designed for very well. The high-strength alloy steel blades have a 23cm cutting width and run at 450rpm cutting speed.So what is the difference between fabric scissors and rotary cutter? Scissors are a comfortable cutting tool with a hand motion that most people are familiar with, they require no tabletop surface or extra accessories. Rotary cutters look like a pizza cutter with a round blade attached to a handle, they require a tabletop surface and large cutting mat to cut on. When you’re doing jobs like cutting and pattern drafting, scissors can slightly lift the fabric up. Meaning the pattern on the scissor top can slip off without securing it in the right manner.

Plus, it will also give us greater confidence that it will handle the tasks it was designed for, with no problems at all. Scissors are also known to induce hand fatigue after long usage, especially with medium to heavyweight fabric. When cutting long lines, scissors consume a lot of time and have a higher chance of errors compared to rotary cutter.

Precise cutting requires either steady hands or a machine, but scissors are just hand tools and eventually you’ll show fatigue. As your hands tire, an accurate cutline becomes harder to maintain.

Depending on whether you’re cutting fabric, thread, or paper, there’s a pair of scissors that is perfect for your needs. That said, some scissors are designed specifically for certain crafts. For example, embroidery scissors are designed with small, intricate thread-snipping in mind; consequently, their blades and tips are smaller and often more precision-oriented than those on other scissors. If you’re unsure about the type of scissor to buy, or you anticipate using a single set of scissors across a smattering of craft types, consider a pair of general craft scissors, like Scotch Precision Scissors, which are designed for cutting fabric, paper, and more. How do you know if fabric scissors or rotary cutter are better for fabric cutting? Cutting fabric is the first step in sewing, it cannot be skipped and performing with the right tool is important.

The Slice Rotary Scissors are lightweight, making them easy to use for an extended period, and boast a soft-touch grip and ridged thumb rest. This reduces the risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) while the tool moves with you. The sturdy handle is resistant to wear and tear, ensuring you have years of use ahead of you. After the knife-edge gets dull, fabric scissors can easily get sharpened at home with basic sharpening stone or professionally sharpened in local stores or by the manufacturer. Disadvantage of Fabric Scissors Replacement blades available in standard 18/15 tooth with optional sets available of 21/18 teeth or 28/24 teeth

The edges look amazing and are very easy to do. I'd been using a manual push edger but it sometimes won't get a clean cut if your grass is too tall over the edge.

This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. Scissors are typically a lot more economical and you can sharpen them again and again when they become dull. Also you won’t need a cutting mat for using scissors like with rotary cutters. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items.