Why? We combine recommendations from sources you trust like Wirecutter and The Spruce, and combine them with Amazon reviews to make your buying decision a no brainer.
Our pick
“With the smoothest action we’ve ever felt and super sharp edges, these stainless steel and vanadium scissors sliced through everything gracefully and easily, with adjustable tension and blades that can come apart for re-sharpening.”
Budget pick
“The classic, orange-handled Fiskars cut paper and fabric well, though not with the same ease as the Kai shears. However, they’re more cheaply made and will dull more quickly.”
Our pick
“With the smoothest action we’ve ever felt and super sharp edges, these stainless steel and vanadium scissors sliced through everything gracefully and easily, with adjustable tension and blades that can come apart for re-sharpening.”
Runner-up
“The Wiss 10” Titanium Coated Shop Shears have serrated blades that power through plastic and twine, but are less adept with delicate paper than our top pick.”
Budget pick
“The classic, orange-handled Fiskars cut paper and fabric well, though not with the same ease as the Kai shears. However, they’re more cheaply made and will dull more quickly.”
Our pick
“One micro-serrated blade helps these scissors grip raw chicken while the other blade makes a clean slice—something that can’t be said of the competition in this category. The blades can be pulled apart for easy and thorough cleaning.”
Runner-up
“The stainless steel Kai Kitchen Scissors performed just as well as the OXO kitchen scissors, but they’re a little harder to find and don’t come with any guarantee.”