The 7 Best Craft Scissors (2025)

Published on 06/21/22

Our Top Picks

These scissors drew us in with their attractive price tag, but we’re sticking around for the superb functionality. In fact, these scissors rival the quality and comfort of much pricier counterparts. The blade is made from stainless steel, which is resistant to tarnishing and is extremely durable, making these scissors a long-lasting set that’ll work for years to come. The blades are super sharp, and the tip is tapered perfectly for smaller, more precise work.

These scissors can cut a vast array of materials, including fabric, photos, and a range of cardstock types. Moreover, they won’t stick to tape or labels, thanks to their nonstick blade design. Another plus: the ultra-comfortable soft-grip handles, which are designed with left- and right-handers in mind. All in all, these comfy, sharp, do-it-all, value-forward scissors check all the boxes for an excellent multi-purpose craft scissor.

_{Weight: 3.2 ounces | Blade Material: Stainless steel | Handle Material: Not listed}

These scissors are aesthetically pleasing, particularly if you’re into minimalistic design. Available in solid colors, including white, pink, and orange, they look dreamy hanging on a pegboard. In addition to aesthetics, these scissors are practical: The ergonomic handle boasts a breezy, lightweight feel, and the blade produces a crisp, clean cut. Use these scissors for an array of projects, including cardstock-based projects and tissue paper projects.

_{Weight: 2.78 ounces | Blade Material: Alloy steel | Handle Material: Plastic}

Fiskars is a big name in the scissor game, and these fringe scissors are yet another example of why. The quality of the stainless steel blades is impeccable, and they are seemingly resistant to dulling more than most. These scissors feature four blades, each of which delivers a clean, crisp ⅛-inch cut (four strips per cut), even with thinner materials like tissue paper and crepe paper. While these shears may be slightly pricier than others, the quality speaks for itself. We give it bonus points for the stylish teal handle.

_{Weight: 2.24 ounces | Blade Material: Stainless steel | Handle Material: Plastic}

These classic shears stand the test of time in more ways than one. As a brand, Gingher has been lauded for its scissors since 1947, thanks to its high-quality material, razor-sharp blades, and exceptional ease of use. The handles are bent in a way that allows for cutting fabrics easily on flat surfaces. The blades cut most fabrics like butter with very little effort; that said, should the blades become blunt after many uses, you have the option to send them to the brand for a sharpening service.

_{Weight: 8.8 ounces | Blade Material: Double-plated chrome over nickel | Handle Material: Double-plated chrome over nickel}

Fantastic for kids and adults alike, this set of funky, colorful decorative edge scissors is a dreamy addition to any craft room. The kit comes with six different scissors, each of which features a different edge design. Made from stainless steel, the blades themselves are sharp enough to create a clean cut. Nevertheless, they’re decidedly child-friendly, thanks to plastic that engulfs the blade. The exterior of each of these scissors is vibrant in a way that brightens any craft supply collection. Lastly, the price is extremely reasonable considering the six different designs and quality of these scissors.

_{Weight: 6.4 ounces | Blade Material: Plastic-covered | Handle Material: Plastic}

These funky-looking scissors are intentional. The curved edge design allows you to access the trickiest-to-reach threads, thereby allowing for an easier time with super-intricate machine embroidery projects. Moreover, these scissors are perfectly designed for snipping small bits that other shears may not be able to reach. We love that these scissors are lightweight and ergonomically designed, which helps prevent tired, cramped hands.

_{Weight: 0.8 ounces | Blade Material: Double-plated chrome finish | Handle Material: Double-plated chrome finish}

For the aesthetically minded crafter, look no further than these gleaming, glimmering, rose-gold scissors. In addition to being worthy of a Pinterest board, they’re also super-functional, thanks to ultra-sharp blades made from stainless steel. While these scissors are a bit more costly than some others, the design and quality make them, arguably, very much worth the price tag. (Psst, these also make for an excellent gift for the co-crafter in your life!) They're also available in gold.

_{Weight: 5.8 ounces | Blade Material: Stainless steel | Handle Material: Coated steel}

Our favorite pair of craft scissors are the Scotch Precision Scissors, which are well-designed and comfortable to use. If you're looking for a pair of reliable fabric scissors, check out the Gingher 8-Inch Knife Edge Dressmaker's Shears, which are made of nickel with a double-plated chrome overlay and designed to cut on a flat edge.

FAQ

• What is the difference between scissors and shears?

  Generally, scissors have shorter blades than shears, which can typically feature blade lengths of 6 inches or more. Additionally, the finger loops for scissors and shears often differ; specifically, shears tend to have two different-sized finger holes, whereas scissors often do not.

• How do you sharpen decorative-edge scissors?

  One common trick is to fold up aluminum foil a few times. Then, cut the folded aluminum foil with the scissors you wish to sharpen. This applies to decorative-edge scissors and straight-edge scissors.

• Can I take craft scissors on a plane?

  As a general rule, scissors with blades that are longer than 4 inches are not permitted in carry-on luggage. That said, you should be able to check in your craft scissors.

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