Gadget Review
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A wide range of ergonomically designed scissors and shears are available that reduce motion and pressure on the hands and joints eliminating hand cramps and fatigue.
Look for scissors/shears with:
• no slip grip
• a self-opening spring-loaded action to reduce fatigue
• a simple lock mechanism for safe storage and portability
• a blunt tip for safer cutting
• a tapered tip for precision cutting in tight places
• a rolling rather than squeezing action
These scissors use ball bearings and do not have a pointed blade or sharp edge.
• a flat bottom
These scissors glide smoothly over a cutting surface and are useful for longer cuts.
• blades that separate for easy cleaning in the dishwasher
• notched blades for gripping wire
• a longer looped handle to increase leverage
These require less strength.
• battery powered scissors
Useful if you find it difficult to perform a cutting action.
Search assistance
If you cannot find suppliers for your area listed above, use these keywords to search for suppliers:
Friskars Softouch Craft Snips, Rolling scissors, micro-tip scissors, large-handled scissors, battery-powered scissors, rotary cutter, PowerGrip, Damar, handtools, single-handed shears
