Scissors and Shears
Scissors and Shears at the Knife Center
We all use scissor or shears daily or often, but to get the most out of your scissors you need the right pair for the right task. Here is a great index page to make it easier for you to find the pair of scissors to fit your job.
Scissors and Shears
Household Scissors and Shears
A general listing of the best household scissors and shears.
All Scissors
All Shears
The Difference Between Scissors and Shears
Scissors have symmetrical, equally sized finger holes and are generally under 6" in blade length, while shears are more than 6" in blade length, and have one smaller finger hole and one larger finger hole.
Kitchen Scissors and Shears
The models you need in your kitchen designed for food preparation.
Sewing Scissors and Shears
A great variety of scissors and shears designed for all of your sewing tasks.
Hair Scissors
Top quality scissors with stronger blades for cutting hair.
Poultry, Outdoor and Hunting Shears
Shears designed to cut birds easily and/or for use in the great outdoors, these will do some tough work.
Specialized Scissors
Moustache Trimmers
Moustache trimmers are thin and straight for precision, which is vital when you want your moustache to look just right.
Metal Cutters and Snips
Scissors designed with stronger blades, for cutting through metal. We also carry aviation snips for cutting through sheet metal, and tin snips for detailed work.
Swedge Scissors and Shears
The design of these scissors and shears lends them extra strength, to cut through stacks of material.
Nose Hair Trimmers
Scissors designed for trimming overgrown nose and ear hairs. The rounded tips protect you from accidental injury.
Electrician Scissors and Shears
Designed to cut wire, insulation materials, cable ties and more. Many of these include notches for wire cutting.
Duckbill Scissors
These scissors and shears feature a flat "duckbill" top blade to prevent gauging.
Manicure and Cuticle Scissors
These cuticle scissors are perfect for detailed nail cutting work. Some of these are specially designed for trimming the nails of infants.
Wire Cutters
These wire cutters have hardened edges for easily cutting through wire. Many of these are spring-loaded for ease of use.
Trimming Scissors and Shears
We carry trimming scissors and shears in all shapes and sizes, fit for any trimming task you might have.
Nail Nippers
A variety of high quality nail nippers at great prices. Includes classic lever-type nail nippers as well as handled nippers.
Kevlar Shears
Designed for cutting through Kevlar, these shears also work well for cutting through other tough materials.
Pattern Shears
These pattern shears are designed for detail work, with short blades that keep their full cutting power all the way to the tips.
Floral Cutters and Snips
Made from metals that are more resistant to corrosion and sticking, these scissors and shears are great for gardening work.
Pruners
Pruners for cutting small branches and trimming bushes. We also carry ratcheting pruners, for those tough branches.
Thread Snips
Small thread snips designed for small spaces that give you better control of the scissors for more precise cuts.
General Use Scissors
Bent Scissors and Shears
These scissors have a bend at the handle, allowing the blade to hug the work table or the next layer of material.
Straight Scissors and Shears
Typical straight scissors and shears, with no bend. These are good for most tasks.
Offset Scissors and Shears
These offset scissors and shears are good for cutting and trimming in hard to reach places
Left Handed Scissors and Shears
Most scissors and shears are designed for right-handed people, which creates some difficulties for left-handed people.
Travel Scissors
These scissors fold up for easy portability. Great for your key chain or suitcase!