{"product_id":"whiteley-8-leather-shears-serrated-blade","title":"Whiteley 8\" Leather Shears – Serrated Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlled cutting for leather, vinyl and upholstery work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiteley’s 8-inch leather shears pair a serrated blade with extended handle shanks, helping grip the material and increase leverage. Handcrafted in Sheffield, England, they suit leatherworkers, bag makers and upholsterers who need a compact, purposeful cutting tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose these leather shears?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerrated blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps hold the material in place as you cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong handle shanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e provide extra leverage through tougher materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffset handle bows:\u003c\/strong\u003e support a comfortable working grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-steel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e a durable tool made by William Whiteley \u0026amp; Sons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull- and half-grain leather, nubuck, suede, synthetic leather, vinyl and suitable heavy-duty fabrics. Cut a test piece first; the practical thickness depends on the material’s firmness and the user’s grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLEATHERBS8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205mm \/ 8.1 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCut length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74mm \/ 2.8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerrated for material grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheffield, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne pair of shears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove residue, wipe dry after use and store in a dry place with the blades closed. Protect carbon steel from moisture. Have the serrated edge serviced by a suitable professional rather than a general scissor sharpener.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Whiteley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68275038781661,"sku":"LEATHERBS8","price":179.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/whiteley-8-inch-leather-shears.jpg?v=1792881670","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/whiteley-8-leather-shears-serrated-blade","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}