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a small market ($59K/yr) — metal scissors doesn't clear our bar today.

Market/yr

$59K

Growth (1y)

+187.6%

Products

21

Brands

15

was 15 a year ago

Sellers

35

Price range

$5.38–$21.33

Returns

1.2%

Rating

4.6★

43/100

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Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns
Market size
3
×0.30
Growth
75
×0.30
Competition
38
×0.20
Quality gap
30
×0.10
Returns
90
×0.10

Demand

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 96 weeks — +187.6% year over year.
3K1KSpike '25Holiday '25Sep '24Dec '24Apr '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26

Seasonality

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

Peak months: Aug, Sep, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

Competition

36%Mr. Pen
  • Mr. Pen36%
  • Fiskars19%
  • LIVINGO9%
  • HURRICANE7%
  • Proshear5%
  • KLEIN TOOLS5%
  • Other (9 brands)18%

The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 35 sellers compete here.

Brands

15 flat

was 15 a year ago

Sellers

35

Top 5 brand share

77%

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend
1
Mr. Pen- Premium Tailor Scissors 8-InchMr. Pen- Premium Tailor Scissors 8-Inch
Mr. Pen$8.914.7★4,78023%falling
2
Fiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - SilverFiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - Silver
Fiskars$20.134.6★2,48717%rising
3
Mr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor ScissorsMr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor Scissors
Mr. Pen$7.324.6★12313%rising
4
HURRICANE 10 inch Aviation Tin Snips Straight Cut Metal Shears with Non-Slip Tyregrip Handle Cr-V Steel Blades Shears for Thin Sheet Metal Aluminum Gutter & DIY ProjectsHURRICANE 10 inch Aviation Tin Snips Straight Cut Metal Shears with Non-Slip Tyregrip Handle Cr-V Steel Blades Shears for Thin Sheet Metal Aluminum Gutter & DIY Projects
HURRICANE$12.774.6★4,4026%flat
5
Fabric Scissors Professional 10 inch Heavy Duty Scissors for Leather Sewing shears for Tailoring Industrial Strength High Carbon Steel Tailor Shears Sharp for Home Office Artists DressmakersFabric Scissors Professional 10 inch Heavy Duty Scissors for Leather Sewing shears for Tailoring Industrial Strength High Carbon Steel Tailor Shears Sharp for Home Office Artists Dressmakers
Proshear$14.244.8★5,7475%falling
6
LIVINGO Sharp Tailor Fabric Scissors - 7 Professional Forged Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Sewing Metal Shears All Purpose Crafting Scissors for Dressmaking Denim Canvas Cloth Leather and FeltLIVINGO Sharp Tailor Fabric Scissors - 7 Professional Forged Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Sewing Metal Shears All Purpose Crafting Scissors for Dressmaking Denim Canvas Cloth Leather and Felt
LIVINGO$12.014.4★1304%falling
7
Utopia Care Hair Cutting and Professional Hairdressing Scissors 6.5 Inch Premium Stainless Steel Shears with Smooth Razor and Sharp Edge Blades for Salons Men Women and Kids SilverUtopia Care Hair Cutting and Professional Hairdressing Scissors 6.5 Inch Premium Stainless Steel Shears with Smooth Razor and Sharp Edge Blades for Salons Men Women and Kids Silver
Utopia Care$6.334.6★34,3074%rising
8
LIVINGO 8 Professional Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors Dressmaker Sewing Classic Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Forged Shears Bent A-silverLIVINGO 8 Professional Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors Dressmaker Sewing Classic Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Forged Shears Bent A-silver
LIVINGO$15.214.6★5,2663%falling
9
Klein Tools 718LR Scissors Made in USA Heavy Duty Shear Cuts Fabric Rubber Poultry Light Metal and More High-Leverage Ergonomic Snips 8-5/8-InchKlein Tools 718LR Scissors Made in USA Heavy Duty Shear Cuts Fabric Rubber Poultry Light Metal and More High-Leverage Ergonomic Snips 8-5/8-Inch
KLEIN TOOLS$21.334.8★523%rising
10
Yutoner Silver Office Scissors Heavy Duty Sewing Tailor Fabric Sewing Paper Cutting Shears Stainless Steel Cutter Leather Art Craft Office Scissors (6 Inch)Yutoner Silver Office Scissors Heavy Duty Sewing Tailor Fabric Sewing Paper Cutting Shears Stainless Steel Cutter Leather Art Craft Office Scissors (6 Inch)
Yutoner$5.974.5★993%flat
11
Fiskars Pro PowerArc Shop Shears Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Scissor Industrial Grade Tool for Building and Construction 10 in Orange/BlackFiskars Pro PowerArc Shop Shears Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Scissor Industrial Grade Tool for Building and Construction 10 in Orange/Black
Fiskars$19.564.8★4,4152%rising
12
Klein Tools 2100-5 Electrician Scissors Made in USA 5.25-Inch Compact Scissors for Heavy-Duty Cutting and Low Voltage Work Multi-PurposeKlein Tools 2100-5 Electrician Scissors Made in USA 5.25-Inch Compact Scissors for Heavy-Duty Cutting and Low Voltage Work Multi-Purpose
KLEIN TOOLS$18.384.8★2,0242%flat
13
Silver Scissors for Office Multipurpose Stylish: 7 inch - Comfort Grip - Stainless Steel - Scissors with Home - School - for Cutting Paper - Open Envelopes - Cut Tape (Scissors for Office)Silver Scissors for Office Multipurpose Stylish: 7 inch - Comfort Grip - Stainless Steel - Scissors with Home - School - for Cutting Paper - Open Envelopes - Cut Tape (Scissors for Office)
GDFPLXW$9.344.7★2352%rising
14
TOOLMAK 8 Inch Aviation Tin Snips Heavy Duty Metal CutterTOOLMAK 8 Inch Aviation Tin Snips Heavy Duty Metal Cutter
TOOLMAK$9.204.4★5132%rising
15
Muzziz Heavy Duty Scissors All Purpose Utility Scissors Stainless Steel Blade with Small Serrations Metal Handle Shears for Home Office Easy Cutting Cardboard Fabric Leather Wires Carpet and RopeMuzziz Heavy Duty Scissors All Purpose Utility Scissors Stainless Steel Blade with Small Serrations Metal Handle Shears for Home Office Easy Cutting Cardboard Fabric Leather Wires Carpet and Rope
muzziz$15.774.7★2332%flat

Product shelf

All 21 tracked products in this niche.

Mr. Pen- Premium Tailor Scissors 8-Inch

Mr. Pen- Premium Tailor Scissors 8-Inch

Mr. Pen

$8.914.7★4,780 reviews

Fiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - Silver

Fiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - Silver

Fiskars

$20.134.6★2,487 reviews

Mr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor Scissors

Mr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor Scissors

Mr. Pen

$7.324.6★123 reviews

HURRICANE 10 inch Aviation Tin Snips Straight Cut Metal Shears with Non-Slip Tyregrip Handle Cr-V Steel Blades Shears for Thin Sheet Metal Aluminum Gutter & DIY Projects

HURRICANE 10 inch Aviation Tin Snips Straight Cut Metal Shears with Non-Slip Tyregrip Handle Cr-V Steel Blades Shears for Thin Sheet Metal Aluminum Gutter & DIY Projects

HURRICANE

$12.774.6★4,402 reviews

Fabric Scissors Professional 10 inch Heavy Duty Scissors for Leather Sewing shears for Tailoring Industrial Strength High Carbon Steel Tailor Shears Sharp for Home Office Artists Dressmakers

Fabric Scissors Professional 10 inch Heavy Duty Scissors for Leather Sewing shears for Tailoring Industrial Strength High Carbon Steel Tailor Shears Sharp for Home Office Artists Dressmakers

Proshear

$14.244.8★5,747 reviews

LIVINGO Sharp Tailor Fabric Scissors - 7 Professional Forged Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Sewing Metal Shears All Purpose Crafting Scissors for Dressmaking Denim Canvas Cloth Leather and Felt

LIVINGO Sharp Tailor Fabric Scissors - 7 Professional Forged Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Sewing Metal Shears All Purpose Crafting Scissors for Dressmaking Denim Canvas Cloth Leather and Felt

LIVINGO

$12.014.4★130 reviews

Utopia Care Hair Cutting and Professional Hairdressing Scissors 6.5 Inch Premium Stainless Steel Shears with Smooth Razor and Sharp Edge Blades for Salons Men Women and Kids Silver

Utopia Care Hair Cutting and Professional Hairdressing Scissors 6.5 Inch Premium Stainless Steel Shears with Smooth Razor and Sharp Edge Blades for Salons Men Women and Kids Silver

Utopia Care

$6.334.6★34,307 reviews

LIVINGO 8 Professional Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors Dressmaker Sewing Classic Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Forged Shears Bent A-silver

LIVINGO 8 Professional Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors Dressmaker Sewing Classic Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Forged Shears Bent A-silver

LIVINGO

$15.214.6★5,266 reviews

Reviews

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall22%

“Amazing quality”

Value For Money13%

“Fair price”

Sharpness11%

“Extremely sharp”

Strength7%

“Well made, strong tool”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“As described”

Ease Of Use6%

“Easy to Use”

Grip4%

“the grip is comfortable”

Durability4%

“stands up to daily use very well”

Precision Of Cut4%

“Smooth cutting”

Weight Heavy3%

“Heavy Duty - Love these”

What buyers complain about

Quality-Overall14%

“Bad quality”

Size-Overall10%

“they are completely loose”

Weight Heavy8%

“Bulky and heavy”

Durability7%

“Broke”

Rusts/Corrodes6%

“it is already rusting”

Precision Of Cut6%

“Does not cut anymore”

Value For Money6%

“they don't necessarily outperform much cheaper sets Ive used”

Sharpness5%

“does not cut well”

Ease Of Use5%

“hard to even open them”

Functionality-Overall2%

“but it did not work”

Top return reasons

  • Size-Overall36%
  • Advertised Vs Actual Product8%
  • Sharpness7%
  • Functionality-Overall7%
  • Weight Heavy6%
  • Value For Money5%
  • Defective Material/Parts4%
  • Quality-Overall3%
  • Ease Of Use3%
  • Rusts/Corrodes3%

Data scraped July 8, 2026 · Marketplace baseline: 4.4★ avg rating · $22.74 median price · 2.2% median returns across 13,649 tracked niches.