Stork Scissors

The stork scissor design descends from a style of clamp used by midwives. However for the last 200 years stork scissors are general smaller thread cutting scissors used in embroidery and other thread-crafts.  These stork scissors are general gold toned and small in size--like the example shown left in an 1899 advertisement for Clauss Shears.

see also:Why Storks?

Dagger Scissors

Dagger scissors are also called bodice scissors or a whore's dagger.  They were said to serve both a scissors and a lady's self-defense weapon.  However others argue they wee not in serious use and were purely a novelty item.  These were common from the medieval through to the Victorian period.

Examples

• Replica

#31 Modern replica

Maker: Sword and Armory
Model: KE001SL and KE001GD
Materials: Stainless steel blade, metal handle.
Year: modern
Length: 25cm, 10"
Description: As shown. Art scissors in the style of  'dagger' scissors.  These scissors are inspired by a medieval (14th C) design that functioned both as scissors and a dagger and could be used by women in self-defence.  Also called 'bodice scissors'. Available in silver and metal handle.
Value: $10