FISKARS All Purpose Scissors Performance Reviews Summary

Sharpness

Pros:

• "They've stayed sharp, and the cuts are still perfectly clean."
• "How sharp are these? I use them to cut off the little wing piece on chicken wings! They don't flinch, or resist - they go right through the bone/joint."
• "Sharp, comfortable in the hand, attractive (at least for a pair of scissors)."
• "Great Scissors. I’ve had a pair for a few years and they are still as sharp as they were when I bought them."
• "The durable stainless steel blades maintain a sharp edge, ensuring precise cuts from start to finish."
• "They are extremely sharp, so be careful!"
• "These scissors are straight and sharp and the handle is comfortable."

Cons:

• "Unlike any other Fiskars scissors I have owned these just were not very sharp."
• "These are decent craft or kitchen scissors but less sharp than I'd like them!"
• "They didn’t cut easy."
• "They tore the wrapping paper so many times, I reverted back to my old DuraSharp scissors."
• "These were the cheapest ones, just to leave in the kitchen drawer for whatever. They did not cut very well."
• "Used them maybe a dozen times for plastic bags or paper and they were dull."
• "I bought several pairs of these over the last six months for two offices, kitchen, and two bathrooms. I’m extremely disappointed in them. None were heavily used and all are very dull now."

Comfort and Ergonomics

Pros:

• "Very comfortable grip and easy to use, if you don't have a strong grip."
• "What a great price for a strong grip pair of scissors are use these as my every day pair to open packages open mail things of that sort."
• "The grip is very comfortable."
• "These scissors feel good in my old lady hands, are reasonably priced and work well."
• "These scissors are comfortable to hold and super-sharp."
• "More comfortable than my Scotch ones. Thumb has an indentation that's helpful and the coating of the handles is God-like but still hard."
• "Sharp. Exceedingly so, and truly ergonomic; my fingers always feel like they're being molded and massaged by the material on the handle and the inner grip."

Cons:

• "The scissors are very stiff to operate."
• "They perform cuts adequately but for some reason they have an uncomfortable grip."
• "It's very awkward to cut with these as they are very stiff."
• "If you are left handed like me then because of the shaped handle of the scissors they are not really of any use."
• "The finger holes are not spaced properly for an adult hand and fingers/thumb."
• "Also, the proportions seem off - in order to open the blades all the way, I have to open the handles much farther than my previous scissors."
• "The action of the scissors is uncomfortably stiff and it makes a somewhat unpleasant grinding sound when cutting."

Durability

Pros:

• "They are accurate, precise, and very durable."
• "I have an old pair of Fiskars that I been using for the past 10 years. They still cut like a champ."
• "The scissors seem pretty durable and the blade is sharper than the average scissor."
• "These are light and sturdy little scissors that are easily maneuverable and handy."
• "The durable stainless steel blades maintain a sharp edge, ensuring precise cuts from start to finish."
• "They last for years!"
• "I have been using Fiskars brand of scissors for the past 40 years! They are great for sewing, school use and home use."

Cons:

• "I threw away two pairs that hinted they were 'by Fiskars'. Total junk."
• "And they're rusting."
• "I HAVE HAD THESE SCISSORS FOR ONLY A FEW MONTHS AND THEY ARE RUSTING."
• "The screw that holds the blades together rusted out after a few months."
• "Scissors worked well at first, but broke relatively quickly."
• "Its really sad that in one month of use the scissors are dull, only used on fabric."
• "I thought this was a practical joke. These things are as cheap as dollar store garbage they bend the first time you use them."