Best scissors: From child friendly stationery to left handed devices to cut card, hair, food and fabric
SCISSORS are an essential item every home needs, and one pair simply is not enough. There are appliances for people who are left handed, multi purpose creations, as well as some with a safety lock detail for children. Although some scissors are multi purpose, some have been designed to suit their customers specific requirements. Dressmakers […]
SCISSORS are an essential item every home needs, and one pair simply is not enough.
There are appliances for people who are left handed, multi purpose creations, as well as some with a safety lock detail for children.
Although some scissors are multi purpose, some have been designed to suit their customers specific requirements.
Dressmakers and designers will need scissors that are sharp and precise, while some may be after pinking shears to give their material, or card, a little extra quirkiness.
Beauty experts will be in need of sharp and lightweight hairdressing scissors, because a blunt pair of scissors will not suffice when chopping a blunt fringe, only to be used in the kitchen afterwards.
Holding scissors all day can take its toll on our hands, so finding a pair of scissors with a grip is always highly sought after.
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1. Best scissors with grip
Who has been left with strange indents in their hands after using a pair of scissors for too long, or on a tough piece of card?
Now, you won’t have to, as Westcott’s Easy Grip Scissors have a protective cushioning to stop any aches or pains.
This super affordable set of three is ideal for multi purposes – just in time with Christmas around the corner.
- Westcott Easy Grip Soft Grip Scissor – Black/Blue (Set of 3) for £6.79 from Amazon – buy here
2. Best scissors for children
Children love to get creative, but some tools are not child-friendly – especially scissors, which is why Maped’s creations are a must have in school, as well as in the family home.
Maped’s design is simple but still inviting for youngsters because of the blue and white design, and rabbit detail.
Customers are impressed by the creation, with one writing: “These are amazing. Perfect for our 2-year-old. We had tried some plastic scissors which didn’t really cut paper very well. These cut paper quite neatly. I tried to test the safety of these by trying to cut the ends of my hair with them and also see if they had the potential to cut my finger but they thankfully didn’t. Overall brilliant. I wouldn’t buy any other safety scissors again.”
- (AD) Maped Kidicut Children’s Safety Scissors 12cm 4.5 inch for £2.49 from Amazon – buy here
3. Best scissors for cutting hair
five star reviews
- (AD) Hairdresser’s scissors for £30 from Victorinox – buy here
4. Best scissors for cutting fabric
No dressmakers home, or studio, is complete without a pair of Fiskars Dressmaking Scissors.
This appliance is a classic household item, which has earned five star reviews from customers who insist the stainless steel blades cut through even the most difficult of materials, such as denim, polyester and silk, without destroying the fabric.
One review read: “Lovely shape, lovely colour and a lovely weight in your hand. They are marvellously sharp and efficient. Dressmaking depends on super sharp scissors to cut fabric cleanly and these do the job brilliantly.”
- (AD) Fiskars Classic Dressmaking Scissors for £18 from Amazon – buy here
5. Best kitchen scissors
While some may use their scissors for everything, it is paramount for a separate pair of scissors to be used solely in the kitchen to avoid spreading germs.
However, some may question why having scissors in the kitchen is necessary, but they help to cut vegetables, herbs, as well as meat .
This pair of stainless steel kitchen scissors from, John Lewis and Partners, also come with a protective plastic case to ensure nobody gets hurt when fumbling around through the kitchen appliances.
- (AD) Professional Stainless Steel Scissors for £19 from John Lewis and Partners – buy here
6. Best left-handed scissors
We all have a friend, or family member, who struggles to find a pair of left handed scissors to use – but now the search is over.
The trusted brand Fiskars have created a pair of multi-purpose left handed scissors at an affordable price too.
Customers are going head over heels for the purchase, as it has received glowing five star reviews.
- (AD) Fiskars Left-Handed General Purpose Scissors for £16 from Hobbycraft – buy here
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