--- title: "folding scissors — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/folding-scissors" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:50:54.830Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($284K/yr) — folding scissors doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($284K/yr) — folding scissors doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "folding scissors — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **folding scissors** **Skip it****51/100 ** a small market ($284K/yr) — folding scissors doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$284K** **Growth (1y)** **+223.4%** **Products** **22** **Brands** **16** was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **31** **Price range** **$5.00–$10.89** **Returns** **0.7%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **14** ×0.30 Growth **79** ×0.30 Competition **51** ×0.20 Quality gap **29** ×0.10 Returns **94** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +223.4% year over year. 12K6KPrime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3× ## **Competition** - Fiskars37% - PLUS16% - firiKer8% - SCAIKTIG7% - Vicsamer5% - SUMAJU5% - Other (10 brands)23% The top 5 products take 56% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 16 brands and 31 sellers compete here. **Brands** **16 **▼falling was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **31** **Top 5 brand share** **72%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Fiskars Travel Folding Scissors TSA-Compliant Compact and Portable for Crafting and Quick Snips Stainless Steel Blades Explore Collection Mountain Haze](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XG1R065XL.jpg) [**Fiskars Travel Folding Scissors TSA-Compliant Compact and Portable for Crafting and Quick Snips Stainless Steel Blades Explore Collection Mountain Haze**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BSNJPL) Fiskars$6.634.4★1,06825%▲rising 2 ![Fiskars Compact Travel Sewing Kit TSA compliant Folding Scissors 27-Piece Repair Set for Buttons and Hemming Threads Needles 39 Measuring Tape Small Size for Purses and Carry on Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HJhAnDGwL.jpg) [**Fiskars Compact Travel Sewing Kit TSA compliant Folding Scissors 27-Piece Repair Set for Buttons and Hemming Threads Needles 39 Measuring Tape Small Size for Purses and Carry on Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR38V1T) Fiskars$5.194.7★1,3509%▲rising 3 ![2Pcs Folding Scissors Portable Stainless Steel Telescopic Cutter Safety Foldable Pocket Badge Small Scissors for Home Office Craft Sewing Nurse Accessories Travel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419Sa+q16fL.jpg) [**2Pcs Folding Scissors Portable Stainless Steel Telescopic Cutter Safety Foldable Pocket Badge Small Scissors for Home Office Craft Sewing Nurse Accessories Travel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07STZPX2L) firiKer$9.914.8★3,1988%▼falling 4 ![Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Turquoise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JG9gcYo-L.jpg) [**Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Turquoise**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HRCVX3) PLUS$7.204.8★3,4727%▲rising 5 ![SCAIKTIG Small Craft Scissors 3 Tiny Travel Scissors Tsa Compliant with Cover Sharp Scissors all Purpose Straight Fine Tips Mini Sewing Scissors Set Precision Detail Paper Cutting Pink/Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DU6AiWbpL.jpg) [**SCAIKTIG Small Craft Scissors 3 Tiny Travel Scissors Tsa Compliant with Cover Sharp Scissors all Purpose Straight Fine Tips Mini Sewing Scissors Set Precision Detail Paper Cutting Pink/Purple**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7LSRQ4R) SCAIKTIG$7.994.8★1,1567%▲rising 6 ![2PCS Folding Scissors Portable Travel Scissor Gift for Men Glasses Shaped Mini Shear Telescopic Cutter Anti Rust Stainless Steel Scissors for Fishing Sewing Home Office (Rose Gold Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q5pWMj5iL.jpg) [**2PCS Folding Scissors Portable Travel Scissor Gift for Men Glasses Shaped Mini Shear Telescopic Cutter Anti Rust Stainless Steel Scissors for Fishing Sewing Home Office (Rose Gold Gold)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6H7VWY) Vicsamer$5.004.6★5375%▲rising 7 ![Folding Scissors 4Pcs Stainless Steel Small Scissors Pocket Portable Foldable Travel Scissors Tiny Mini Craft Cutter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q1AMwd0HL.jpg) [**Folding Scissors 4Pcs Stainless Steel Small Scissors Pocket Portable Foldable Travel Scissors Tiny Mini Craft Cutter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7ZJQKC) SUMAJU$6.824.5★2,7655%▼falling 8 ![Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410a4eBE9uL.jpg) [**Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Pink**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HVBFJV) PLUS$7.264.8★3,4725%▲rising 9 ![Zicolu Folding Travel Scissors Safety Small TSA-Compliant and Portable with Case Pocket Foldable Stainless Steel Retractable Cutters Mini Craft Scissors for Home Outdoor and Office Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y1ixGEU3L.jpg) [**Zicolu Folding Travel Scissors Safety Small TSA-Compliant and Portable with Case Pocket Foldable Stainless Steel Retractable Cutters Mini Craft Scissors for Home Outdoor and Office Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHQXWTGV) Zicolu$6.924.6★3604%▼falling 10 ![Haligily Folding Scissors TSA Compliant and Portable Compact Safe Travel Scissors Stainless Steel Retractable 1 Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fsKMfwzwL.jpg) [**Haligily Folding Scissors TSA Compliant and Portable Compact Safe Travel Scissors Stainless Steel Retractable 1 Pcs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D3G68NB) Haligily$6.604.4★7493%▼falling 11 ![Stainless Steel Mini Folding Scissors - 2 Piece Portable Travel Scissors for Home Office Outdoor Craft Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LuHavMRRL.jpg) [**Stainless Steel Mini Folding Scissors - 2 Piece Portable Travel Scissors for Home Office Outdoor Craft Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6YHWG93) PDHTC$9.004.6★5283%▼falling 12 ![Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Charcoal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qx+ttXeoL.jpg) [**Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Charcoal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HWDHWC) PLUS$7.244.8★3,4722%—flat 13 ![Fiskars Explore Folding Scissor Designer Collection Ultra Lilac Travel Friendly](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31v0G3segaL.jpg) [**Fiskars Explore Folding Scissor Designer Collection Ultra Lilac Travel Friendly**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLFVJZV5) Fiskars$10.894.5★1112%—flat 14 ![2 Pcs Folding Stainless Steel Portable Mini Travel Scissors Safety Foldable Pocket Badge Small Scissors All Purpose for Travel Home Office Craft Sewing Nurse Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j-niPg8uL.jpg) [**2 Pcs Folding Stainless Steel Portable Mini Travel Scissors Safety Foldable Pocket Badge Small Scissors All Purpose for Travel Home Office Craft Sewing Nurse Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJWGT9MQ) Wraabi$9.554.5★3422%—flat 15 ![Westcott Travel Safe Titanium-Bonded Mini Folding Scissors for Fabric and Paper TSA Compliant and Portable for Crafting Sewing Supplies & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r-L-5NRpL.jpg) [**Westcott Travel Safe Titanium-Bonded Mini Folding Scissors for Fabric and Paper TSA Compliant and Portable for Crafting Sewing Supplies & More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJWTB6Z7) Westcott$5.924.2★582%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 22 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 22 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Fiskars Travel Folding Scissors TSA-Compliant Compact and Portable for Crafting and Quick Snips Stainless Steel Blades Explore Collection Mountain Haze](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XG1R065XL.jpg)**Fiskars Travel Folding Scissors TSA-Compliant Compact and Portable for Crafting and Quick Snips Stainless Steel Blades Explore Collection Mountain Haze** Fiskars**$6.63**4.4★1,068 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BSNJPL) [![Fiskars Compact Travel Sewing Kit TSA compliant Folding Scissors 27-Piece Repair Set for Buttons and Hemming Threads Needles 39 Measuring Tape Small Size for Purses and Carry on Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HJhAnDGwL.jpg)**Fiskars Compact Travel Sewing Kit TSA compliant Folding Scissors 27-Piece Repair Set for Buttons and Hemming Threads Needles 39 Measuring Tape Small Size for Purses and Carry on Orange** Fiskars**$5.19**4.7★1,350 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR38V1T) [![2Pcs Folding Scissors Portable Stainless Steel Telescopic Cutter Safety Foldable Pocket Badge Small Scissors for Home Office Craft Sewing Nurse Accessories Travel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419Sa+q16fL.jpg)**2Pcs Folding Scissors Portable Stainless Steel Telescopic Cutter Safety Foldable Pocket Badge Small Scissors for Home Office Craft Sewing Nurse Accessories Travel** firiKer**$9.91**4.8★3,198 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07STZPX2L) [![Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Turquoise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JG9gcYo-L.jpg)**Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Turquoise** PLUS**$7.20**4.8★3,472 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HRCVX3) [![SCAIKTIG Small Craft Scissors 3 Tiny Travel Scissors Tsa Compliant with Cover Sharp Scissors all Purpose Straight Fine Tips Mini Sewing Scissors Set Precision Detail Paper Cutting Pink/Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DU6AiWbpL.jpg)**SCAIKTIG Small Craft Scissors 3 Tiny Travel Scissors Tsa Compliant with Cover Sharp Scissors all Purpose Straight Fine Tips Mini Sewing Scissors Set Precision Detail Paper Cutting Pink/Purple** SCAIKTIG**$7.99**4.8★1,156 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7LSRQ4R) [![2PCS Folding Scissors Portable Travel Scissor Gift for Men Glasses Shaped Mini Shear Telescopic Cutter Anti Rust Stainless Steel Scissors for Fishing Sewing Home Office (Rose Gold Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q5pWMj5iL.jpg)**2PCS Folding Scissors Portable Travel Scissor Gift for Men Glasses Shaped Mini Shear Telescopic Cutter Anti Rust Stainless Steel Scissors for Fishing Sewing Home Office (Rose Gold Gold)** Vicsamer**$5.00**4.6★537 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6H7VWY) [![Folding Scissors 4Pcs Stainless Steel Small Scissors Pocket Portable Foldable Travel Scissors Tiny Mini Craft Cutter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q1AMwd0HL.jpg)**Folding Scissors 4Pcs Stainless Steel Small Scissors Pocket Portable Foldable Travel Scissors Tiny Mini Craft Cutter** SUMAJU**$6.82**4.5★2,765 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7ZJQKC) [![Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410a4eBE9uL.jpg)**Plus Pen Style Non-Stick Compact TSA Twiggy Scissors with Cover Pink** PLUS**$7.26**4.8★3,472 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HVBFJV) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Portability**15% *“Portable”* **Size-Overall**13% *“Convenient Size”* **Ease Of Use**13% *“Easy to fold up”* **Quality-Overall**10% *“Great quality and compact”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“As advertised”* **Compactness**6% *“Cute and compact”* **Sharpness**5% *“They are sharp”* **Value For Money**5% *“Good deal”* **Durability**3% *“Durable and versatile”* **Strength**3% *“They are sturdy”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**22% *“A little bigger than expected when opened”* **Ease Of Use**16% *“Difficult to operate”* **Quality-Overall**15% *“I guess it slipped by Quality Control”* **Durability**11% *“Break easily”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“FALSE ADVERTISING”* **Strength**3% *“They feel a bit flimsy at the collapsing pivot point”* **Weight Heavy**2% *“Heavier than expected”* **Cutting/Trimming**1% *“They aren't sharp enough to cut much”* **Hard Feel**1% *“not smooth like most Fiskar scissors”* **Functionality-Overall**1% *“these do a very poor job of that”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall30% - Ease Of Use8% - Quality-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Functionality-Overall6% - Sharpness6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Mechanism Issues5% - Weight Heavy5% - Product Condition3%