Classic 17cm Paper Scissors

Last verified May 12, 2026 by the Lifetime Picks Editorial Team

Fiskars Classic orange handled scissors are the most sold pair of scissors in the world, over a billion units produced at Fiskars' factory in Billnäs, Finland since the orange handle debuted in 1967. The straight blade 17cm version is the universal household pair: paper, fabric, packaging, herb stems, light cardboard. The blade steel is heat treated stainless that holds an edge longer than the soft steel in dollar store scissors, and the handles are dual injected (rigid outer + soft inner) to avoid the finger fatigue of solid plastic. r/BuyItForLife scissor threads name Fiskars Classic as the consensus 'buy once for your kitchen drawer' answer; the design has been functionally unchanged since 1967 and replacement parts aren't a concept because nothing wears out.