Scissors

Scissors are necessary tools for homes, offices and schools. They have different handles, blades, tips and sizes for cutting paper, fabric, tape and envelopes. Staples carries many options in single and multiple packs.

Choosing the Right Scissors
For general purposes such as cutting construction paper for school projects or wrapping paper for presents, all-purpose scissors are an excellent choice. They can also cut through most fabrics including leather and twine. General purpose shears can slice through up to two layers of cardboard. Use all-purpose models to cut up boxes for recycling purposes or cut through a variety of materials while scrapbooking.

If you are using them strictly for crafts, crafting shears are a good choice. For crafts that involve a lot of cutting such as trimming multiple patterns for quilts, consider an electric pair. These cutting tools run on rechargeable batteries and can shear through paper, leather, cardboard and thin metals.

Scissors for schools and children have safety features for young and inexperienced cutters to prevent injuries. They have short, small rounded handles and the blades are 5 inches in length or less for small hands. Kid's shears don't have a point. Instead, they have round, plastic coated ends and safety edge blades that can only cut through paper.

Finding Scissor Handles that are a Comfortable Fit
Choose a style with comfortable, well-fitting handles. Shears are available with left-handed, right-handed and ambidextrous handles. For general office and school use, consider ambidextrous options for multiple users. Handles come in stainless steel, plastic, plastic covering stainless steel and rubber. Choose between bent handles for more comfort while cutting on flat surfaces, and straight ones that allow more movability while cutting intricate patterns.

How do you Choose Scissors' Blades?
Most blades are made of stainless steel and vary in length between 5 inches and 9 inches. Shorter options allow for more control while cutting and weigh less, putting less stress on your body during use. Longer blades are useful for reducing the cutting time on long pieces of paper or fabric.

Do you Need Non-stick Scissors?
For office scissors that cut tape, envelopes and other surfaces with adhesives, non-stick shears are a good choice. This feature non-stick coatings that protect the blade from sticky substances that can cause uneven cutting and dull the blades after multiple uses.

How do you Maintain Scissors?
To properly care for shears, wipe them down with a dry washcloth after cutting any surface that leaves a residue, such as a tape. Even non-stick blades should be wiped down before storing to prevent damage to the blade. For tough to remove spots, use a light soap and thoroughly dry them before storing in a dry location.

Stainless steel will rust when exposed to moisture. To keep shears cutting smoothly, apply a small amount of oil to the pivot. The pivot is the screw that holds the two blades together. If the blades are loose, you can tighten the screw with any flathead screwdriver after cleaning away any dirt and debris that will reduce the blades effectiveness. More Less

Westcott® 13023/13403 All Purpose Scissors, Pointed Tip, 8", Value with Bent Handle (Red, Black, Blue) 3 Pack

Item : 229690 / Model : 13023/13403

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Durable and rust-resistant 8" stainless-steel blades
Ideal for every day use at school, office or home
Suitable for left or right handed use

$11.99

3/Pk

Singer Titan Elite D50004 Sharp Tip 8" Heavy Duty Scissors, Black

Item : 1176520 / Model : D50004

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Heavy-duty scissor multi-purpose or heavy duty are suitable for heavy industrial usage
Tempered for increased sharpness and longer life
Individually inspected and hand tested to ensure quality

$12.39

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Scotch 8" Stainless Steel Precision Scissors, Straight-Handle

Item : 752095 / Model : 1448

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Precision-sharpened blades
Straight-handle
8"

$9.99

Each

Fiskars Easy action 129911 Sharp Tip 10" Multi Purpose Scissors, Black

Item : 291233 / Model : 129911

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All purpose scissors are ideal for use in homes and offices
Stainless steel make for lasting sharpness
Pointed tip helps you achieve precision

$17.29

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Westcott® 13901/Titanium Bonded® Scissors, Straight-Handle, 8", Gray/Yellow

Item : 569577 / Model : 13901

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Titanium Bonded® blades are 3X harder than steel and stays sharper longer
Soft-grip holes let you maintain a comfortable, yet firm grip around the scissors
8" long for ease of use

$14.79

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Westcott® 4061-8/All Purpose Scissors, Pointed Tip, 8", Straight Handle, Red

Item : 389248 / Model : 4061-8

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Multi-purpose scissors are ideal for DIY projects
Rust-resistant stainless steel blades are durable and long-lasting
3.5" long blades enable you to cut faster and straighter

$2.39

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Fiskars® Premier 8" Straight Scissors

Item : 349357 / Model : 3452-7797

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Straight Scissors
8"
Premium Stainless Steel Blades

$10.79

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Singer 00450 Sharp Tip 8" Multi Purpose Scissors, Red/White

Item : 292042 / Model : 00450

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Household scissors are ideal for everyday tasks
Stainless Steel blades offer durability
Pointed tip helps you achieve an even edge

$6.49

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Westcott® 13130/Kids Value Scissors with Blunt Tip, 5", Assorted Colors

Item : 320820 / Model : 13130

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5 year manufacturer warranty
Suitable for right and left handed children
Kids' scissors are ideal for DIY activities for your young ones

$1.99

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Westcott® 10571/Contract Scissors, Pointed Tip, 7", Strainless Steel, Black

Item : 505255 / Model : 10571/10575

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Multi-purpose scissors can be used to create flawless designs
Strong and lightweight, these all-purpose stainless shears are perfect for use in home, office, school or industry
Rust-resistant, nickel-plated stainless steel blades for durability

$1.89

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