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# **5 inch scissors**

**Skip it****44/100 **

a small market ($24K/yr) — 5 inch scissors doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$24K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+116.2%**

**Products**

**29**

**Brands**

**13**

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**127**

**Price range**

**$4.02–$13.63**

**Returns**

**0.4%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**67**

 ×0.30

Competition

**58**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**22**

 ×0.10

Returns

**97**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 103 weeks — +116.2% year over year.

11K5KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 13.5×

## **Competition**

- Westcott28% - Scotch26% - Asdirne18% - Fiskars13% - LIVINGO4% - Amazon Basics2% - Other (7 brands)8%

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 127 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**127**

**Top 5 brand share**

**90%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Scotch Kids Pointed Tip Scissors with Soft Touch 5 Inches (1442P) (Colors may vary)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417WS-0OD4L.jpg) [**Scotch Kids Pointed Tip Scissors with Soft Touch 5 Inches (1442P) (Colors may vary)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TQ0O3Y)

Scotch$4.044.8★1,63915%▼falling

2
![Westcott 5-Inch Micro-Tip Fabric Scissors with Titanium-Bonded Blades - Craft Scissors for Paper and Fabric Sewing and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21vql7AwtCL.jpg) [**Westcott 5-Inch Micro-Tip Fabric Scissors with Titanium-Bonded Blades - Craft Scissors for Paper and Fabric Sewing and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072RV8SC7)

Westcott$8.404.6★8,92211%▲rising

3
![Asdirne Student Scissors for School: 5 Inch 4 Pack Sharp Pointed Tip Teacher Scissors for Kids Middle High School College Classroom Craft Comfortable Grip Right Handed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vs2B+BHqL.jpg) [**Asdirne Student Scissors for School: 5 Inch 4 Pack Sharp Pointed Tip Teacher Scissors for Kids Middle High School College Classroom Craft Comfortable Grip Right Handed**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9DY7YD)

Asdirne$5.894.7★23011%▲rising

4
![Scotch 6 Precision Scissors Great for Everyday Use (1446)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lSDGANNlL.jpg) [**Scotch 6 Precision Scissors Great for Everyday Use (1446)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KYQP22)

Scotch$5.594.8★23,4608%▼falling

5
![Westcott 5-Inch Non-Stick Titanium Scissors For Office and Home - Glide Adjust Technology - Grey/Yellow Craft Fabric Scissors - 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YsBHtbM7L.jpg) [**Westcott 5-Inch Non-Stick Titanium Scissors For Office and Home - Glide Adjust Technology - Grey/Yellow Craft Fabric Scissors - 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033F1ZMQ)

Westcott$5.064.7★10,0366%▲rising

6
![Westcott 13525 5-Inch Pointed Titanium-Bonded Crafting Scissors with Soft Handles Gray/Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SpZfVW8JL.jpg) [**Westcott 13525 5-Inch Pointed Titanium-Bonded Crafting Scissors with Soft Handles Gray/Yellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J07CCK)

Westcott$8.754.6★1,1456%▲rising

7
![Asdirne 5 Detail Scissors Embroidery Scissors with Sharp Stainless Steel Blade and Soft Handles Great for Sewing Craft Office and School 3 Pcs Blue/Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hvKtHZjwL.jpg) [**Asdirne 5 Detail Scissors Embroidery Scissors with Sharp Stainless Steel Blade and Soft Handles Great for Sewing Craft Office and School 3 Pcs Blue/Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1TB593J)

Asdirne$9.574.6★6456%▲rising

8
![Fiskars Micro Trip Scissors SoftGrip Precision Cutting Shears Non-Stick Stainless Steel Blades 5 inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417zXqJuN-L.jpg) [**Fiskars Micro Trip Scissors SoftGrip Precision Cutting Shears Non-Stick Stainless Steel Blades 5 inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLFLZFGK)

Fiskars$10.004.7★1796%▲rising

9
![Scotch 5 Soft Touch Pointed Tip Kids Scissors 12 Count Teachers Pack Green All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rmT6cKIWL.jpg) [**Scotch 5 Soft Touch Pointed Tip Kids Scissors 12 Count Teachers Pack Green All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYXFSSM)

Scotch$8.924.8★2,5853%—flat

10

![Westcott 5 Hard Handle Kids Scissors Blunt Assorted Colors 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vHzzB9FOL.jpg) [**Westcott 5 Hard Handle Kids Scissors Blunt Assorted Colors 2-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UVMNF4)

Westcott$4.154.7★16,6092%▼falling

11

![LIVINGO 5 Small School Student Blunt Kids Craft Scissors Sharp Stainless Steel Blades Safety Comfort Grip for Children Cutting Paper Assorted Color 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ccpgFFUgL.jpg) [**LIVINGO 5 Small School Student Blunt Kids Craft Scissors Sharp Stainless Steel Blades Safety Comfort Grip for Children Cutting Paper Assorted Color 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXVGGQM)

LIVINGO$8.814.8★6,0332%▼falling

12

![Fiskars Premier No. 5 Micro-Tip Orange-Handled Fabric Scissors Double Loop Handle Sewing and Craft Scissors Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31m6wQMoMTL.jpg) [**Fiskars Premier No. 5 Micro-Tip Orange-Handled Fabric Scissors Double Loop Handle Sewing and Craft Scissors Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFNA)

Fiskars$13.104.8★4,2762%—flat

13

![Fiskars All Purpose Scissors High Performance Cutting Stainless Steel Blades Ergonomic and Comfort Handles Perfect for Arts and Crafts and the Office Scissors for Office](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ANAbEHw3L.jpg) [**Fiskars All Purpose Scissors High Performance Cutting Stainless Steel Blades Ergonomic and Comfort Handles Perfect for Arts and Crafts and the Office Scissors for Office**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YIP97K)

Fiskars$7.884.8★20,4192%▼falling

14

![Fiskars 5 SoftGrip Pointed-Tip Glitter Scissors for Kids Ages 4-7 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KfmdPQO3L.jpg) [**Fiskars 5 SoftGrip Pointed-Tip Glitter Scissors for Kids Ages 4-7 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Pink**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRCG9HLM)

Fiskars$4.684.7★1,0092%▲rising

15

![5 Stainless Steel Scissors Sharp Blades - Ambidextrous Comfort Grip Multipurpose for Office Home School Crafts Fabric - Ideal Gift (Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21WMeuQA3CL.jpg) [**5 Stainless Steel Scissors Sharp Blades - Ambidextrous Comfort Grip Multipurpose for Office Home School Crafts Fabric - Ideal Gift (Gold)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8J45793)

Chinshwehaw$5.084.6★1302%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 29 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Scotch Kids Pointed Tip Scissors with Soft Touch 5 Inches (1442P) (Colors may vary)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417WS-0OD4L.jpg)**Scotch Kids Pointed Tip Scissors with Soft Touch 5 Inches (1442P) (Colors may vary)** Scotch**$4.04**4.8★1,639 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TQ0O3Y) [![Westcott 5-Inch Micro-Tip Fabric Scissors with Titanium-Bonded Blades - Craft Scissors for Paper and Fabric Sewing and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21vql7AwtCL.jpg)**Westcott 5-Inch Micro-Tip Fabric Scissors with Titanium-Bonded Blades - Craft Scissors for Paper and Fabric Sewing and More** Westcott**$8.40**4.6★8,922 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072RV8SC7) [![Asdirne Student Scissors for School: 5 Inch 4 Pack Sharp Pointed Tip Teacher Scissors for Kids Middle High School College Classroom Craft Comfortable Grip Right Handed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vs2B+BHqL.jpg)**Asdirne Student Scissors for School: 5 Inch 4 Pack Sharp Pointed Tip Teacher Scissors for Kids Middle High School College Classroom Craft Comfortable Grip Right Handed** Asdirne**$5.89**4.7★230 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9DY7YD) [![Scotch 6 Precision Scissors Great for Everyday Use (1446)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lSDGANNlL.jpg)**Scotch 6 Precision Scissors Great for Everyday Use (1446)** Scotch**$5.59**4.8★23,460 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KYQP22) [![Westcott 5-Inch Non-Stick Titanium Scissors For Office and Home - Glide Adjust Technology - Grey/Yellow Craft Fabric Scissors - 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YsBHtbM7L.jpg)**Westcott 5-Inch Non-Stick Titanium Scissors For Office and Home - Glide Adjust Technology - Grey/Yellow Craft Fabric Scissors - 1 Pack** Westcott**$5.06**4.7★10,036 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033F1ZMQ) [![Westcott 13525 5-Inch Pointed Titanium-Bonded Crafting Scissors with Soft Handles Gray/Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SpZfVW8JL.jpg)**Westcott 13525 5-Inch Pointed Titanium-Bonded Crafting Scissors with Soft Handles Gray/Yellow** Westcott**$8.75**4.6★1,145 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J07CCK) [![Asdirne 5 Detail Scissors Embroidery Scissors with Sharp Stainless Steel Blade and Soft Handles Great for Sewing Craft Office and School 3 Pcs Blue/Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hvKtHZjwL.jpg)**Asdirne 5 Detail Scissors Embroidery Scissors with Sharp Stainless Steel Blade and Soft Handles Great for Sewing Craft Office and School 3 Pcs Blue/Black** Asdirne**$9.57**4.6★645 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1TB593J) [![Fiskars Micro Trip Scissors SoftGrip Precision Cutting Shears Non-Stick Stainless Steel Blades 5 inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417zXqJuN-L.jpg)**Fiskars Micro Trip Scissors SoftGrip Precision Cutting Shears Non-Stick Stainless Steel Blades 5 inches** Fiskars**$10.00**4.7★179 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLFLZFGK)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Sharpness**22%

*“They stay sharp”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Looks and feels well made”*

**Cutting/Trimming**12%

*“Cuts well”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“For the price”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Like the different sizes”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“As described”*

**Grip**3%

*“Comfortable grip”*

**Comfort-Overall**3%

*“comfortable to hold”*

**Durability**3%

*“Versatile and durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**13%

*“Odd sizes”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Poor Quality Control”*

**Sharpness**9%

*“Very dull and don't cut well at all”*

**Durability**8%

*“Breaks easily”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Cheaper than expected”*

**Cutting/Trimming**5%

*“can hardly cut through anything”*

**Comfort-Overall**5%

*“Not the Most Comfortable”*

**Grip**4%

*“My main gripe is the uncomfortable handles”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“difficult to use”*

**Hard Feel**3%

*“Now, stiff and hard to use”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall55% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Sharpness7% - Value For Money6% - Quality-Overall3% - Cutting/Trimming3% - Comfort-Overall3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Functionality-Overall2% - Product Condition2%