Do they like they are well built? They look like they would break easily.

They are the same as the traditional carbon steel one I have from my Mother-in-law who is 91 years old and she bought them from the same shop in Tokyo in the 1930's. Yes, I suppose you could power them through a stem or branch that is too wide and they might break at the base of the curve in the handle. Watch out when snipping because using too much force will allow the bottom of the sharp edge to close past the other edge and may poke your finger. Leave the larger parts for the bigger scissors such as electrician snips. Having said that they are truly adaptable and size is excellent when snipping around parts that stick out. Being left handed my fingers got calluses from the round handle of most common snips. No such thing using these. We have three pairs in daily use. The black ones with plastic handles that are available elsewhere are stainless steel cannot cut worth damn. Avoid as will not last.

Would these be good for hair/nails

This type of scissors are used for thread cutting....snipping off loose material edges. I suppose you could use it to cut hair but it would take a long while to get the head done. Definitely not used for nails.

How do you sharpen these?

I only use them for snipping thread and yarn so they don't need sharpening. When they do I will take them to a knife store as I am no good at using whetstones.

ASIN	B00WXIRPU0
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Best Sellers Rank	#102,033 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #139 in Scissors & Shears
Blade Length	1.5 Inches
Blade Material	Carbon Steel
Brand	M.V. Trading
Color	Black
Date First Available	April 16, 2015
Finish	Black Finish
Finish Type	Black Finish
Global Trade Identification Number	00812594022609
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Weight	0.64 ounces
Item model number	893-004
Manufacturer	Kotobuki
Material	Carbon Steel
Number of Items	1
Part Number	893-004
Product Dimensions	4.13"L x 0.94"W
Style	Traditional,Japanese
UPC	812594022609
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Kotobuki Traditional Japanese Thread Scissors, Black Finish with Short Blade

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