Fiskars 8-Inch Multi Purpose Scissors

by Fiskars

Product Features

• Ideal for freehand cutting on a wide variety of craft materials
• High-grade, precision-ground, stainless-steel blades offer a lasting sharp edge that cuts all the way to the tip
• Ambidextrous handle provides excellent cutting control and sensitivity for right- and left-handed users
• Length, eight inches
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 0.6 x 9.8 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OMWGNS
• Item model number: 9466
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #393 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #17 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Craft Supplies > Cutting Tools > Scissors
  • #30 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Sewing > Sewing Tools

Product Description

Perfect for quilting; sewing and paper crafters. These comfortable handles enable use with either the left or right hand. The permanent stainless steel rivet is finely tuned to provide cutting efficiency. Handles extend straight from blades. This package contains one 8-inch pair of molded handle scissors. Imported.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the same quality as US made units..., October 15, 2011

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D. Vetter (NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fiskars 8-Inch Multi Purpose Scissors (Kitchen)

I have several pairs of Fiskars scissors that I bought about 10 years ago. When I looked for another pair I knew going in that Fiskars no longer made this scissor in the US, but I hoped that wouldn't matter. I was wrong.

I noticed several differences on the currently-shipping unit:

1) Under the logo imprinted on the blade, it no longer says "USA". No surprise there.
2) The blade steel is considerably thinner and the edges are rough cut.
3) The steel seems to be of poor quality. It has a less consistent texture and color than the US made pair, but I have to admit that may have something to do with their choice of finish...
4) The steel finish on my old pair was brushed, while the new has a linear rough cut appearance. You can clearly see the tooling marks on the steel. It looks and feels cheap.
5) The quality of the plastic used for the handles feels rougher, cheaper, and I noticed a couple rough edges left over from the molding process.

To be honest, I don't care where something is made as long as the quality is outstanding. It's clear, however, that since Fiskars moved manufacturing to China the scissors are no longer the quality item they used to be. The corner-cutting in materials and manufacturing quality are quite evident. If you want quality, look elsewhere.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the real thing, March 17, 2010

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J. Melartin (Montclair, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fiskars 8-Inch Multi Purpose Scissors (Kitchen)

Unlike some others also labeled as "Fiskars" on Amazon, these are real ones.

While the dedicated right hand / left hand scissors are the actual classic Fiskars, revolutionary when they were first introduced, and the most comfortable, these simplified ones aren't far behind. Our family is mixed between right and left handers, so these ambidextrous ones suit everyone. They are more comfortable to hold than the other brand Fiskars knock offs, very durable, and they do fine in the dishwasher.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old frients, May 21, 2009

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Gary B. Jones - See all my reviews
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I have used fiskars for more years than I will admit--always first class product--I get about 10 years use out of each pair