WORX WX082L “ZipSnip” Cordless Electric Scissors
A handheld cutting tool that handles jobs traditional scissors can’t. Cuts paper, plastic packaging, cloth, carpet, leather, and more with ease.
Felco #2 One-Handed Pruning Shears
These Swiss-made shears tackle any pruning job with almost disturbing ease and will last a lifetime if properly cared for.
Wiss W10T 10-inch Titanium Coated All-Purpose Scissors
Sharp, smooth, comfortable, and can cut most anything.
JW Shears Professional Hair-Cutting Scissors
If you’re going to cut your own hair, put those kitchen scissors away and get these wicked sharp hair shears made from Japanese stainless steel.
Scissors Guide
5 of Our Favorite Scissors
The right tool for the right job makes all the difference.
Wiss 3-Piece Aviation Snip Set
Color-coded compound-action snips that can cut anything up to 18-gauge steel like butter, and in any direction you choose (based on handle color).
Wiss 10″ Titanium-Coated Shears
These bad boys can smoothly cut sheet metal, carpet, leather, rubber, cardboard, plastics, rope, heavy craft materials, and more without breaking a sweat.
Gela 5-Bladed Herb Scissors
These make quick work of slicing basil, parsley, chives, cilantro, and any other herb you like cooking with. They’re dishwasher safe too.
The Xcissor Pen is Available for Purchase
A sleek stainless steel executive pen with a small pair of scissors hidden in the barrel opposite the writing end.
Zencix “Trisqule” Scissors
Some of the most unique scissors you’ll ever own.
Xcissor Pen [Kickstarter]
A sleek stainless steel executive pen with a small pair of scissors hidden in the barrel.
Kai Scissors
High-quality, Japanese-made scissors that are well worth the money you spend on them.
General Purpose / Desk Scissors by Ernest Wright and Son Ltd
I know it seems a bit silly to be writing about a pair of scissors, especially ones that cost £22 (~$38 USD) but watch this video and you’ll see just how much care goes into every set. They’re made from professional-grade, hand-tempered carbon steel blades, and each pair is guaranteed for life. The company will even re-sharpen the blades for you decades…