Hate to do this since he didn't ask what we use...... but since clip scissors came up ....I like these...Gingher's ...light weight feel good in hand...no need for that finger loop...can get 50% off at JoAnns at times.

http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Gingher-4-inch-Featherweight-Thread-Clippers/3128666/product.html?cid=202290&kid=9553000357392&track=ps pla&kw={keyword}&adtype=pla

And I inherited a pair of Weiss from my mother....so have tried them.