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"Multiple-bladed Sheep-shears. a, a, handles joined by coiled spring c; b, b', plates joined to the handles and sliding upon each other, the motion being limited by the screw f working in slot g d, d, blades." -Whitney, 1911

Multiple-Bladed Sheep Shears

"Multiple-bladed Sheep-shears. a, a, handles joined by coiled spring c; b, b', plates joined to the…

Traditional sheep shears consisting of two blades that cut the wool when the shearer squeezes them together.

Sheep Shears

Traditional sheep shears consisting of two blades that cut the wool when the shearer squeezes them together.