There are a few things you need to look at .. standard non offset or offset finger holes. Seems like most college's give standard in their student packs. So maybe starting out you should to try standard first.
These are standard finger
These are offset
Then there is serrated blades vs clean non serrated edges. This again is important depending on techniques you may be doing - things like slicing and chopping. I tell my juniors to get non serrated though I started out with serrated a long time ago however as the styles are more deconstructed - go for non serrated. Phew
I got my last really expensive pair (gulp, but in my opinion worth it) from
Yoiscissors... they do a credit system that gives you money back when you buy the student Zenn I think ones then want to upgrade to Joewells Kasho etc . I have bought a few for my staff this way and the were easy to deal with.
In the end though its recommendation if you know someone whose scissors you like the look of try them if they will let you and see. If you buy online - you get seven days to return by LAW ( they hang you if you don't return em or something
so the online is a good way of bigger choice btw.
My local trade shop ( ss or sa...
never had any good ones. Good luck X
