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Removing Tzitzit with Scissors

Question

When wanting to replace the tzitzit, can they be cut with scissors or an iron knife?

Answer

It is permitted.

The prohibition only applies to cutting them before they are ready, meaning when you have a long thread and cut threads from it for tzitzit. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 11, Mishnah Berurah, Subparagraph 61

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