LeGrand
U-Shaped Thread Scissors
Elevate your craft
Tissue Test for Sharpness
If you’ve never heard of the Tissue Test, it’s a quick and simple way to check your scissors’ sharpness at home. Take a single sheet of facial tissue, place it between the blades, and gently close them. If the tissue slices cleanly, your scissors are sharp—if it snags or tears, they need sharpening. At LeGrand, we only select thread snips that pass this test with ease, so you can cut ultra-fine threads without any hassle. Ready to upgrade from your everyday scissors? Try the Tissue Test yourself and see how LeGrand transforms your cutting experience!
Tradition Meets Precision
Experience Kyoto & Edo Styles with Hand-Finished Craftsmanship
Introducing LeGrand’s U-Shaped Thread Scissors—a perfect fusion of centuries-old Japanese tradition and modern precision. These specialized scissors come in two timeless styles: the Kyoto Style with a long blade favored in Kyoto and the Edo Style with a short blade preferred in Edo (modern Tokyo). While their function remains identical, this traditional distinction honors a heritage spanning hundreds of years.
Designed specifically for cutting thread in sewing, handicrafts, and embroidery, our U-shaped scissors feature a slim, compact blade that comfortably fits in your hand. Unlike ordinary paper scissors, they operate without an open mechanism, ensuring smooth, precise cuts for even the most intricate tasks.
Even our standard models are crafted from high-carbon steel and individually fine-tuned by skilled artisans for exceptional sharpness. For an even higher level of excellence, look for items marked with a ★—these ultra-grade scissors are entirely hand-finished by traditional craftsmen and are extremely rare, with only a handful available in Japan.
Experience the unmatched quality and heritage of LeGrand’s U-Shaped Thread Scissors, and elevate your craft with every precise snip.
