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FIG. 110 GOOD, BAD AND INDIFFERENT HAND SHEARS. 



The shears in the upper row are simply and durably constructed and are 

 efficient in operation. Note the sharp-pointed blades. The good grip secured by 

 smooth handles makes it possible to turn these in the hand very easily. Turning 

 secures the best cuts by keeping the blade always close in with the guard on the 

 outside of the cut. Numbers 5 and 6 are light shears for use with small fruits 

 or grapes. The shears in the lower row present several kinds of objectionable 

 features, and most of them are poorly made. No. 7 has a loop handle which pre- 

 vents turning. Nos. 8, 9 and 10 have knobs on the handles. They invariably pro- 

 duce blisters and may prevent turning for proper use. No. 8 has too blunt a point. 

 No. 9 has an objectionable double guard and a poor point. No. 10 opens too wide 

 and has a very poor point. No. 1 1 is a freak device of no value except as a 

 curiosity. 



