What Are Fiskars Scissors?
Fiskars is a manufacturer of a wide range of consumer products. The company markets these products in four distinct divisions: craft, garden, housewares and outdoor recreation. Fiskars scissors are part of the craft division. Although the company itself is one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in the world and traces its history to 1649, its popular line of Fiskars scissors was not introduced until 1967.
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History
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The Fiskars Ironworks, the precursor to the modern Fiskars Brands Inc., which designed and manufactures Fiskars scissors, was founded in Fiskars, Finland, more than 450 years ago.
Features
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Fiskars scissors utilize lightweight, synthetic handles making them lighter and easier to handle than many competitors' products.
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Function
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Fiskars scissors adhere to industrial grade standards for their blades for hardness, edge sharpness and blade integrity.
Fun Fact
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The trademark orange handles on Fiskars scissors was created from leftover orange colored resin that was used to make an orange juicer.
Identification
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The orange color won out over black as the color of choice by a vote of nine to seven.
Size
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As of 2006 the company had sold more than 870 million pairs of Fiskars orange-handled scissors.
Considerations
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Fiskars recommends American Supply in Warrick, Georgia, for consumer scissor sharpening needs.
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Resources
- Photo Credit Image courtesy of Fiskars Brands Inc. All rights reserved.
