. W. I SHEARS The Result The Process This shows how a Wiss "Stielweld" blade looks after Over five hun- it has been shaped, tempered, dred distinct ground and polished ready to operations are required to go into the hands of the make the Wiss "Stielweld" screw 1s "adjuster." Shears. This illustration shows a blade ready for the He sees to it thatthe blades first '' Stiel weld" procesS-our stamped match to a hair's breadth, that own process- which is large­ they cut clea." from heel to ly responsible for the won­ this point, and are so joined that derful cutting edge of the they never work loose. Wiss shear. trade mark. That's why tailors and. This hand points to ~ dressmakers everywhere pre­ the tough frame which ,._ fer Wiss' · Stiel weld" Shears­ enables the Wiss "Stiel weld" ~ that never disappoint, never Shears to stand the hardest pinch or chew the cloth, no of strains without breaking. ~\SS&So#s matter whether you are cut­ ~NEWARK N.J. ting the thinnest of silks or This band points to a piece the heaviest woolens. "of the finest crucible steel, u.s.A. which welded to the ~ If tailors and dressmakers frame gives a cutting ·~ It identifies who 1i ve by their shears adopt surface of such perfect tem­ the "Wiss" as standard, they per that it is possible for the the are a safe purchase by you Wiss shears to stay sharp for your trade. longer than any other. genuine For over fifty years we These two parts are forged and the have made Wiss Shears and into one-forever one. They Scissors the best that brains can never be separated. Both best shears and money can put together, are there to do their work­ so that the backing giving strength made­ and toughness ; the steel its WE GUARANTEE marvelous cutting quality. wherever every article bearing ' This is one of the unique our trade mark to be processes which have made bought perfect in workman· Wiss "Stielweld" Shears ship. If unsatisfac· most famous and given them tory for any reason, a large sale throughout the whole world, even in Shef­ we will exchange it. field, the home of English The name "Wiss;, on the cutlery. blade is your guide. J. WISS ®,SONS co. 9 to 39 LITTLETON AVE. NEWARK, N. J., U.S. A. ESTABLISHED 1848 COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY J. WISS & SONS /- HOW GOOD SHEARS ARE MADE. OTHING is more difficult to make than ~ perfect pair of shears or scissors. By perfect, we mean shears and scissors which have the following requirements: High Grade Material. WELDING Perfect Temper. True Cutting Edges which will last indefinitely. All shears may look alike to you. Even at the first glance an expert is sometimes unable to tell the quality. But time will surely show the differ­ ence between a poor shear and a Wiss. Did you ever use a pair of shears and have them chew the cloth in­ stead of cutting it clean, or have the blades grind as you open and shut HARDENING them until the edges of that shear were like a saw? That shear was not perfectly tempered or the adj ust­ ment of it was poor and it will never work satisfactorily. A Wiss never disappoints. \!\!iss shears are all tempered per­ fectly by our exclusive process. This is one of our most valuable secrets, as it insures an edge that is always sharp. PEEKING High Grade Material. The very best material enters into the construction of Wiss shears They are not made of the "just as good" material, but of the very besL When you buy Wiss shears you know that you are not paying for an experiment, but for something which has proved satisfactory since 1848. You take no chances. Good Workmanship. Shears and scissors must be made by hand, their perfect adjustment GRINDING depending entirely upon the skill of the workman. Each Wiss shear and scissors is handled nearly 500 times in the fac­ tory before it is fi nished, and to make a first-class shear each of the 500 operations must be conscien­ tiously performed and absolutely ac­ curate. The Wiss process of making shears is recognized as the very best, especially when applied to shears which are used for heavy work, such as cutting cloth and fabrics of all ----· kinds. To-clay you will find WISS POLISHING SHEARS throughout the entire world. Strict I nspection. Each Wiss shear or scissors is subject to at least ten different in­ spections in various stages of manu­ facture. Inspectors who are experts in their work (some of whom have devoted their whole life to shear making) must 0. K. the shear or scissors before it is offered for sale FINISHING TERMS. TO THE TRADE. Wiss Shears were fi rst placed on the m arket in 1848. To-clay \ i\1 iss makes more " High Grade" shears than any other manufacturer in the U. S. A . Since the name "\Viss" was originally put on a piece of Cutlery it always has been onr aim to place on the market the finest article that could be produced. That we have succeeded is proven by the fact that Wiss Cutlery is to-day recognized by cutlery experts as the Best the World over. vViss Cutlery combines best material, highest skilled labor, most careful inspection and over half a century of practical experience in its manufacture. Our guarantee 1s unlimited, every article 1s fully warranted, ex­ changeable if defective or not satisfactory. Every detail of manufacture has our personal attention. Sugges­ tions toward any improvements al·ways receive careful consideration. vV e are constantly improving our facilities and are always in a posi­ tion to fill your requirements promptly and satisfactorily. TERMS. Prices and discounts quoted are net 30 days, subject to a cash dis­ count of 2 per cent if paid within ten clays from elate of invoice. All accounts not settled within thirty days will be subject to sight draft. vVe make no charge for boxing, and deliver goods free on board Newark, N.J., or in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City. J. WISS & SONS CO. SIMPLEX BOLT. 0 5 THE WISS SIMPLEX SHEAR BOLT. Patent Applied For. • All the objections and annoyances of the old style bolt clone away with. N o springs, no levers or other parts to be lost or become out of order. The shear can be easily taken apart and the lint and dirt that in­ variably collects under a shear bolt removed, overcoming the annoyance of having shear blades hard to open and close. The bolt, when taken out of the shear, consists of only two p1eces and can only be replaced correctly. The operator can quicklv adjust the shear to work looser or tighter by the use of an ordinary small screw-driver and a slight turn of the nut. The bolt is so simple and practical in construction that it at once receives the endorsem ent of all mechanics and tailors who see it. Fitted on N pattern Tail or Shears (page 6) without extra charge when so ordered. SHEARS. 6 "N" Pattern, TAILORS' SHEARS. Fitted with "Simplex Bolt" when so ordered. Number .......... SN 6:-r 7N 8N 9N 10 N 11 N 12N Full length in ins .. 13 130 14 140 15 150 16 160 Price per pair .. .. $8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 Left Handles, Right Blades. Number . 9N 10 N Full length in inches. .. ..... .. .. ................... 15 150 Price per pair ...... .. ....... .. .... .... ..... ..... .... $13.00 14.00 Left Handles, Left Blades. Number . 10 N 11N Full length in inches ... .. .... ..... ............. .... 150 16 Price per pair . ...................................... $17.00 18.00 Japanned Handles .......... DISCOUNT: { Full N ickel Plated ......... Number . ....... ... ...... ....... .. .... 3N 30N 4N 40N Full length in inches. 12 120 12y,i 13 Price per pair . .. .. .. .... ......... .. $3.50 4.00 5.00 6.00 J apanned Handles .......... DISCOUNT: { Full N ickel Plated . ..... .. z SHEARS. 0 . "W" Pattern, TAILORS' SHEARS. 7 Raised Blade. Number.... ....... 4w 5w 6w 7w 8w 9w lOw 11 w 12w Full length in ins ..... 120 13 130 14 140 15 15Yz 16 16Yz Price per pair .. .. $7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 Left Handles, Right Blades. Number ................ ....... .. ... ... .. .. ... .. 5w Full length in inches. 13 Price per pair .. ... .. .. ... .... ..... ...... .. ........ .. .. $10.00 Left Handles, Left Blades. Number . 7w 8w Full length in inches. 14 14Yz Price per pair ... ... .. .. ......... ... .. .. $14.00 15.00 Japanned Handles . .. .. .. DISCOUNT: { Full Nickel Plated .. ... .. Regular "Old Style" TAILORS' SHEARS. Number. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Full length in ins ..... 12 12;,-:; 13 13.1/z 14 14Yz 15 lSYz 16 Price per pair ... .... $6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 Japanned Handles . .. ... DISCOUNT: Full Nickel Plated .. : . ..... • SHEARS. 8 TAILORS' SHEARS, Plain Screw. Upholsterers' and Carpet Shears. Fitted with strong Steel Screw and Nut. Number . 2 1. s. 3 I. s. 4 I. s. 5 I. s. 6 I. s Full length in inches . ... .... 10Yz 11 Yi 12 12 Yz 13 Price per pair . $2.50 2. 7 5 3.00 3.75 5.00 DrscouNT: Japanned Handles ......... TAILORS' SHEARS, Plain Screw. Raised Blade. Fitted with a strong Steel Screw and Nut. Number . 3 N. I. S. 3Yz N. I. S . Full length in inches .... .. .... ..... .... .. ... .... 12 120 Price per pair . .. .. .. .... ....... .... .. ....... $3.25 $3.50 Drscouwr: Japanned Handles ..... .... SHEARS. BENT TRIMMERS. • 9 Heavy Pattern, Raised Blade. Full Nickel Plated. Japanned Handles. Number. Full L ength.