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Yellow-handled straight industrial shears with stainless steel blades and enlarged bow grips

Olfa

Olfa SCS-4 Industrial Kevlar Shears Straight hand tool

SKU CH-EKVY-VE38X

Industrial straight shears with stainless-steel blades cut Kevlar, vinyl, leather and other tough materials cleanly

  • TypeKnives, Cutters & Snips
  • Cuts Kevlar and composites cleanly with extra-sharp stainless steel blades
  • Enlarged ABS bow handles reduce hand fatigue during repetitive cuts
  • Ambidextrous straight design suits left- or right-handed users
  • 2-inch cut length handles detailed trimming on vinyl, leather and foam
  • Professional-grade riveted construction maintains alignment through heavy industrial use

Industrial Kevlar Shears for Professionals

The Olfa SCS-4 is a straight-handled cutting tool built for industrial use. Its stainless steel blades are designed to slice through Kevlar, graphics, vinyl, film, paper, leather, textile and polystyrene foam. The enlarged ABS bows accommodate right-hand or ambidextrous operation. This shear targets tradespeople who need clean cuts in tough synthetic materials.

Limits of Hand-Operated Cutting

The 5 1/4 inch overall length and 2 inch length of cut restrict the tool to detail work and short straight segments. Thick or dense stock may exceed the leverage a manual shear can provide. The fixed, non-adjustable pivot means blade tension cannot be tuned for different material thicknesses. Users needing continuous long cuts or powered operation will find this design insufficient.

Stainless Steel Blades Define Durability

The knife-edge stainless steel blades and stainless steel rivet determine how long the shear holds its edge in abrasive materials like Kevlar and graphics. Sharp tips allow precise starts but require careful handling to avoid damage. If the application demands serrated grip or replaceable blades, this fixed straight knife-edge configuration will not meet that requirement.

Highlights

  • Cuts Kevlar and composites cleanly with extra-sharp stainless steel blades
  • Enlarged ABS bow handles reduce hand fatigue during repetitive cuts
  • Ambidextrous straight design suits left- or right-handed users
  • 2-inch cut length handles detailed trimming on vinyl, leather and foam
  • Professional-grade riveted construction maintains alignment through heavy industrial use

Specifications

BrandOlfa
TypeKnives, Cutters & Snips

Questions about this item

Which blade length suits my material — the 2 in cut or the 5 1/4 in overall?

The 2 in cutting edge handles detailed work on vinyl, film or Kevlar®; the 5 1/4 in overall length gives leverage for longer straight cuts without hand fatigue.

What does the stainless-steel rivet mean for daily use?

It prevents corrosion and keeps blade alignment tight through thousands of cuts on abrasive textiles and foam.

Are the enlarged ABS bows compatible with left-handed cutting?

Yes — the ambidextrous design and symmetrical bows let left- or right-handed users apply equal force on Kevlar®, leather or polystyrene.

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