Leather Shears / Hoof Pad Shears – Precise, Durable, and Versatile in Use

Item No.: ZL

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Leather Shears / Hoof Pad Shears – Precise, Durable, and Handy

Leather or grip shears are the ideal tool for cutting both leather and plastic hoof pads. With their robust design and sharp blades, these shears allow for clean, controlled cuts – even through thicker pieces of leather or the multifuncional cushioning pad.

A major advantage of a grip shears is definitely the opening spring , as it prevents the shears from getting stuck in the material after cutting. Without an opening spring, you'd often have to manually pry the shears open – the spring makes the work easier and less fatiguing.

The Grip Shears for Cutting Cushioning Pads

If you mainly plan to use the grip shears for cuttingthe multifuncional cushioning pad, we recommend the ICAR version. In our opinion, they are especially well-suited for this material and allow for larger, more efficient cuts. The grip shears from Fifpe can also be used for this purpose but require smaller, more frequent cuts, making the process a bit more labor-intensive.

The ICAR Leather Shears

With an overall length of about 23 cm and a cutting length of about 6 cm, the shears fit comfortably in the hand and easily fit in your tool or grooming box. ICAR has also ensured safe storage with a practical locking hook.

Left-Handed Hoof Pad Shears

The ICAR leather shears are available in both right-handed and left-handed versions. Due to low demand, we don't always have the left-handed model in stock – but we're happy to order it for you. Please send us a short email if you need left-handed shears.

The Fifpe Model

In addition to the ICAR version with red handle covering, we also carry the slightly more affordable model with black-coated handles from Fifpe in our assortment . If you primarily need the grip shears for cutting padding plates, we recommend the ICAR version.

All-Purpose Shears for Stable and Farrier Use

In our view, these shears are a solid and long-term investment , as they can do far more than just cut leather hoof pads and glue-on tabs. We see them as durable and precise all-purpose shears for daily stable and farrier use – and they've even proven their worth outside the stable, as some even use the ICAR shears as poultry shears.

Leather Shears in Daily Stable and Farrier Use – Possible Applications

Image showing the ICAR grip shears resting on a leather hoof pad for steel hroseshoes, demonstrating how the pad can be cut with the shears

Primarily, the leather / hoof pad shears from ICAR are used for cutting leather soles and grips.

Close-up of a blue insole for steel shoes made of synthetic material with frog support, along with leather shears being used to trim the insole.

Our Protective Insoles – the shock absorbing hoof inserts – can also be easily trimmed with the ICAR leather shears.

A farrier holds a steel shoe with synthetic coating and quarter clips in one hand and red-handled leather shears in the other. He is wearing cut protection gloves. Underneath the shoe is the durable mesh material known as MESH by glue-u. The farrier is cutting the MESH to fit the shoe.

We also like to use the ICAR shears when working with MESH from Glue-U to close off the sole area of the horseshoe.

Close-up of the cutting edge of leather shears as the farrier cuts through a Wolf Busch® glue-on tab.

The shears are also well-suited for general cutting tasks – such as trimming glue-on tabs or color strips, opening hay bales, or cutting cotton for a hoof bandage – making them excellent all-purpose shears.

A farrier holds the red-handled ICAR grip shears and cuts a multifunctional cushoining pad into shape to use it as knee protection.

The multifuncional cushioning pad made from Infinergy® material can also be easily trimmed to the required shape using grip shears.

Image showing the black leather shears from Fifpe and the red grip shears from ICAR lying side by side on a concrete floor.

In our assortment, you'll find two different grip shears – the red version from ICAR and the black, slightly more affordable version from Fifpe.

Usage and Safety Instructions When Working with Leather Shears

In the section Good to Know → Safety, we’ve compiled all essential information on safety precautions when working with various tools. Please also refer to our safety instructions when using any of our products. Additionally, always observe the safety guidelines provided by the manufacturer of the pad cutters.

Personal Protective Equipment

ICAR recommends wearing appropriate personal protective equipment when using leather shears – especially eye protection. Make sure your fingers do not come into contact with the cutting edge. This, of course, also applies to the model from Fifpe.

Product Specifications

Product Specifications: Leather/Grip Shears by ICAR and Fifpe – Comparison
Fifpe Leather / Grip Shears ICAR Leather / Grip Shears
Manufacturer Fifpe SRL ICAR Farrier Tools Italy
Item Number Right-handed: ZL12 Right-handed: ZL11
Left-handed: ZL11L
Total Length 23.6 cm 23 cm
Cutting Length 6.4 cm 6 cm
Weight approx. 318 g approx. 364 g
Handle black lacquered handle red PVC-coated handle
Additional Features opening spring and locking hook opening spring and locking hook
Packaging Unit sold individually sold individually
Returns and Exchanges Possible within 3 months under certain conditions within the European Union (EU).
For returns from outside the EU, please contact our customer service.
Full details are available under FAQ → Service & Conditions.
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