TRU RED™ Assorted Scissors

TRU RED™ assorted scissors are the ideal choice for everyday tasks at home, school, and the office. From opening mail and packaging orders for customers to completing art projects, these general cutting tools are comfortable to grip, durable, and available in different sizes. At Staples®, this brand of scissors come with varying handle styles, blade coatings, hand orientation, and color combinations. 

Using the Right Size TRU RED Assorted Scissors
The blade lengths are 5 and 7 inches for children and 8 inches for adults. Start kids ages 4 to 11 with the 5-inch pairs. The shorter blades are easier to control, and the tips are blunt to reduce the risk of injury. They’re strong enough to cut through a few pieces of construction paper at once. Children 12 and older and adults with smaller hands can complete most tasks and projects with 7-inch scissors. These are slightly smaller than the adult style and are sharp enough to cut smoothly through all basic art supplies such as crafting paper, tissue paper, and thin cardboard.

Choose TRU RED Assorted Scissors by Blade Coating
The three different blade coatings for this brand are nonstick titanium, stainless steel, and titanium. Each option is rust-resistant and durable. The titanium blades are a slight shade darker gray than stainless steel. Use a nonstick pair with an additional coating that’s resistant to the sticky residue buildup of tape, glue, and similar substances. 

Do TRU RED Assorted Scissors Have Different Handle Shapes?
The TRU RED brand offers straight and bent handles. Straight pairs have asymmetrical loops, and the bent ones have two different length blades for extra comfort during lengthy tasks. One side ends in a thumb loop, and the other is a handle large enough to fit the pinky, middle, ring, and index fingers. Use straight pairs for precision cutting. Both types have plastic handles that are comfortable to grip for young users learning how to cut and for projects that require extensive, precision cutting.  

Why Is Hand Orientation important for Picking Scissors?
To help prevent potential strains or injuries always use the scissors for your dominant hand. These come in left- and right-handed formats. Straight handle scissors work for both hand orientations.   

Are TRU RED Assorted Scissors Available in Different Colors?
The handles come in various colors. Children’s 5-inch pairs are available in bright blue, pink, green, and yellow pastels. The 7- and 8-inch models come in black, white, and a gray and black blend. Multipacks of 2, 12, and 24 for classrooms, daycare centers, kids’ camps, and after-school programs are also an option.