Wave scissors

Specifications

Description

Wave aquascaping scissors use an S-shaped profile to bring the cutting edge close to parallel with the substrate while the handles stay raised. This suits trimming low foreground growth and carpeting plants. The same design can also be used at a higher angle for detail work in small aquariums and for plants in confined corners. Match the tool to the area you will trim. A low working angle suits broader foreground passes; a more upright position provides another approach in restricted spaces. Check both the reach to the plants and the clearance needed by the handles and blades. For individual moss or leaf cuts, compact spring scissors offer a different working method. Wave scissors are available in different lengths. Choose by the selected pair’s dimensions and by how its handle opening and weight suit your hand. A longer tool gives additional reach, but length alone does not establish its cutting angle or ease of use in a crowded layout. Compare the dimensions listed for each product. Rinse and dry stainless scissors after use, including after freshwater work. Corrosion-resistant steel can still rust when residues remain on it.

Sources

• adana.co.jp — https://www.adana.co.jp/jp/contents/products/publications/pdf/AJ330.pdf
• jbl.de — https://www.jbl.de/?country=gb&func=detail&id=25180980&lang=en&mod=productsv2
• adana.co.jp — https://www.adana.co.jp/en/contents/products/na_layout/detail01.html

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