Best Craft Scissors

Best for Fabric

These Karen Kay Buckley scissors have serrated blades, making them perfect for cutting fabric.

At 6 inches, these scissors are best for precision work or cutting the edges of fabric. However, they come in other sizes as well. Also great for quilting and applique. The handles are cushioned and comfortable, and have large holes. Serrated edges keep fabric in place while cutting.

Titanium Softgrip Adult Scissors

Some reviewers have noted that they did not receive the included plastic cover.

Best Bang for the Buck

Fiskars

Trusted Brand

These Fiskars 3-packs of scissors come in stylish colors.

The 3 pairs of scissors in this set are all identical and are great for all purposes. The 3 separate colors allow you to keep them separate for different tasks, such as kitchen use, if you so choose. Cut easily through paper, plastic, and fabric.

The scissors are not nonstick, so crafters should be careful about cutting tape or other adhesives.

Westcott

Titanium Bonded Scissors

Most Versatile

These Westcott scissors are bent, so they can be used to cut straight through hefty fabrics.

The handles are large and soft, providing extra cushioning for crafters' hands. Additionally, the scissors can be used by either left- or right-handed people. In addition to cutting fabrics, these scissors can also easily cut through cardboard and paper.

4-1/2 Inch ProSeries Detail Scissors

Might be too tough on arthritic hands. Not the most durable.

Singer

Best for Detail

These detail scissors from Singer let crafters get ultra-precise.

Rubberized handles provide a comfortable grip. The scissors create sharp, clean cuts on felt, thread, or thin fabrics. Not great for cutting large swaths of fabric, but helpful for making pom-poms or cutting embroidery thread. The "Nano" tip is very sharp, allowing for intense precision.

Not great for medium or hefty fabric and materials.

This set of 2 decorative-edge scissors is ideal for scrapbooking or crafting.

Set of 2 scissors. One with an ornate frame pattern and 1 with a zig-zag pinking pattern. Capable of cutting paper, photos, and card stock. Safe and fun for kids to use. Maintain their sharp cutting edges even after extensive use.