As someone who can never have enough scissors I was very keen to review the Fiskars Cuts+More Scissors and the Fiskars Colours Kitchen Scissors.
I’ll let Fiskars tell you the technical stuff first!
“The Cuts+More Scissors combine multiple tools in one:
High-quality blades – for cutting paper, plastic packaging, twine, fabric and more.
Power notch – to cut light rope.
Wire cutter – for cutting wire without damaging the blades.
Twine cutter – to cut twine cleanly and quickly.
Pointed awl tip – for piercing small holes in cardboard, leather, and more.
Bottle opener – can be used with the cover in place.
Titanium-coated, take-apart knife – for cutting large and awkward objects.
Cover – includes an integrated ceramic scissor sharpener and tape cutter for opening boxes.
Dishwasher safe – for easy cleaning”.
These scissors are great for so many purposes both in and outdoors. I particularly like the parcel tape cutting blade which is part of the cover, it was just a case of stabbing the tape and then running the cutter along the tape, no more blunting scissors to do the same job.. Also, I can’t tell you how many times we lose the bottle opener in the kitchen drawer so to have one on these easy to find scissors is a real bonus. Best of all though I discovered that the bottle opener could also be used to release the vacuum on an un-opened jar so that it can be opened more easily.
The scissor sharpener which is also built into the cover is a brilliant idea to keep the blades in tip top condition. I tested out the wire cutter and that worked really well saving you from damaging the scissor’s blades. Then let’s not forget that these are actual scissors too and I just love the classic scissor sound they make as the blades meet, the action is so positive, a real joy to use. The blades even come apart really simply by opening up the scissors fully and unhinging them. Then you can use one of the blades as a knife, a genius idea! I look forward to getting to know my Cuts+More Multi-tool Scissors better as I have only really scratched the surface with the amount of things they can do. I think these scissors would be particularly brilliant for someone just starting up a home but actually, probably all homes should have a pair like this because then you’d never lose your individual gadgets again, they’re all just one-hand tools. These scissors retail at £18.99.
The only thing I would point out is that when placing the cover back on the scissors keep your fingers well away from the open area on the side, I managed to catch my fingers a couple of times (not badly) so I will be keeping them well away from there from now on.
Next, I tried out the Fiskars Colours Kitchen Scissors in Juicy (yellow). These are “for cutting food and opening packages in the kitchen. Serrated blades keep materials in place. Adjustable blade tension.
- 21 cm
- 80 g
- Stainless steel
- Dishwasher safe”.
Again I love the positivity of the blades and the sound they make as they cut. You can tell Fiskars are the world’s number-one scissor brand and have been making scissors since 1649! Whether you’re cutting up bacon or opening packaging these are the perfect go-to scissors in the kitchen. They come in 4 colours, as well as the Juicy they come in Coconut, Egglant, and Water. These scissors retail at £15.99.
The lovely people at Fiskars have offered 2 sets of these scissors to give away to 2 of my readers. For your chance to win just fill in the Rafflecopter below and tell me why you’d like to win these scissors.
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Disclaimer: I was given my scissors by Fiskars, all opinions are my own and I was not paid for this post.
DAWN TOTTON
They look like they would be very good quality and would last a few years.
Ali Thorpe
My scissors always get used for cutting everything so I’d like some to keep, just for the kitchen!
Karen R
I would love to win these because a) they are brilliant and b) my kids seem to have lost all my other scissors!
Helen Grayson
I’d like to win because the ‘kitchen’ scissors are used for everything. It would be nice to have a pair that can be used for more crafty/DIY purposes and not the pair we cut the pizza with! ๐
Kathryn
I could do with some new scissors for the kitchen. Thanks for the comp.
Diane Carey
Because they do so many things that you would need more tools/gadgets for. Most scissors are too weak to cut certain things. It would be like having a new toy if I had these
Jo Booth
Commented on Danish Apple cake – yum yum ๐
Mark Rayner
So that I can throw my blunt ones away.
Julie Roo
You had me at DISHWASHER SAFE hehe
V V
Great kitchen essentials.