Scissors

Whether you want to cut paper, carve poultry, or trim your fingernails: Scissors are an indispensable tool for many everyday tasks. With these compact tools, you can cut a variety of materials. Therefore, at least one pair of universal scissors should be present in every household.

At the online shop of Meister Messer, you can get high-quality scissors designed for various applications. We offer both regular household scissors and scissors designed for specific uses.

What types of scissors are available?

The joint scissors commonly used today are offered in various designs and can be categorized based on their intended use. The following overview illustrates the characteristic features that distinguish the different types of scissors from each other:

• Universal Scissors: Also known as multipurpose scissors or office and household scissors, these models are suitable for a variety of everyday tasks. The sturdy blades can cut not only paper, cardboard, and carton, but also materials such as plastics and packaging. High-quality scissors typically feature stainless steel blades and ergonomic handling.
• Craft scissors: These scissors are particularly suitable for cutting thin materials such as wrapping paper and for applications like paper cutting. This is facilitated by their slightly smaller size and more delicate blades. Craft scissors for children usually have a rounded tip.
• Skin and Nail Scissors: Scissors designed for the care of fingernails and toenails are usually made entirely of metal and are particularly compact. Their slightly curved blades, adapted to the shape of the nail, allow for reaching even hard-to-reach areas. In addition, these scissors are suitable for precisely removing dead skin residues.
• Poultry shears: The kitchen tools equipped with sturdy blades allow you to effortlessly cut through muscle, tendons, and even bones of poultry and other game birds. To minimize the risk of injury during use, poultry shears feature a safety mechanism that keeps the shears closed.
• Multitools
: Scissors designed especially for emergency use are usually designed as multifunction tools and equipped with various useful tools - such as a belt cutter, a ring knife, a glass breaker, and/or a ruler. Such models are mainly used by special forces, rescue services, and the fire department.

Care tips for scissors

If a pair of scissors is frequently used, it is recommended to regularly clean the tool with a cloth to remove impurities. These can damage the material in the long run. Equally important for a long lifespan is the proper storage. Scissors should be stored dry and clean.

Just like knives, scissors also dull over time with frequent use. However, it is relatively uncomplicated to sharpen the blades. For this purpose, you can use sandpaper - ideally starting with a coarse grit and then a fine one. After folding the sandpaper so that the rough surfaces are facing outwards, cut it into thin strips. The resulting friction sharpens the blades. Alternatively, you can also sharpen the scissor blades with a sharpening stone, which requires a bit more effort.

Buy scissors at Meister Messer

In the Meister Messer online shop, you will find scissors from various well-known brands. For example, we offer models from Leatherman and SOG. The scissors offered on Meister Messer are made of durable quality materials and impress with flawless workmanship as well as excellent value for money - So take a look at the range now.