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# **metal scissors**

**Skip it****43/100 **

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★**

**Skip it**

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.

JFMAMJJASOND

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

## **Competition**

- 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-Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F9S9ttoyL.jpg) [**Mr. Pen- Premium Tailor Scissors 8-Inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086RV7LQ2)

Mr. Pen$8.914.7★4,78023%▼falling

2
![Fiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HnKWCC5cL.jpg) [**Fiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00114LTMC)

Fiskars$20.134.6★2,48717%▲rising

3
![Mr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor Scissors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eoyI0nivL.jpg) [**Mr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor Scissors**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7N4PRK9)

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 Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SbqQsrkeL.jpg) [**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**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDDF5JB)

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 Dressmakers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WU8qGasUL.jpg) [**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**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y2ZBSN1)

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 Felt](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21fGY6mV6VL.jpg) [**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**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL8YTN6F)

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 Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31u-4sr6SwL.jpg) [**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**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C9E7MA0)

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-silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e0e711aKL.jpg) [**LIVINGO 8 Professional Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors Dressmaker Sewing Classic Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Forged Shears Bent A-silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798FGYZ2)

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-Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21imZqBbbcL.jpg) [**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-Inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GGVY8K)

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)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NAbBWLqZL.jpg) [**Yutoner Silver Office Scissors Heavy Duty Sewing Tailor Fabric Sewing Paper Cutting Shears Stainless Steel Cutter Leather Art Craft Office Scissors (6 Inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N5DYL9D)

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/Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LMqrG-l9L.jpg) [**Fiskars Pro PowerArc Shop Shears Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Scissor Industrial Grade Tool for Building and Construction 10 in Orange/Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU7C7MZ)

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-Purpose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21t3EUHtfEL.jpg) [**Klein Tools 2100-5 Electrician Scissors Made in USA 5.25-Inch Compact Scissors for Heavy-Duty Cutting and Low Voltage Work Multi-Purpose**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00093GD7W)

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)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wYzseevLL.jpg) [**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)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNT7DVS)

GDFPLXW$9.344.7★2352%▲rising

14

![TOOLMAK 8 Inch Aviation Tin Snips Heavy Duty Metal Cutter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vSn++nq+L.jpg) [**TOOLMAK 8 Inch Aviation Tin Snips Heavy Duty Metal Cutter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMGC5SVP)

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 Rope](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lUFFP7LHL.jpg) [**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 Rope**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJDSMJK)

muzziz$15.774.7★2332%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 21 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Mr. Pen- Premium Tailor Scissors 8-Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F9S9ttoyL.jpg)**Mr. Pen- Premium Tailor Scissors 8-Inch** Mr. Pen**$8.91**4.7★4,780 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086RV7LQ2) [![Fiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HnKWCC5cL.jpg)**Fiskars Forged Scissors - 8 Stainless Steel - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office Arts and Crafts - Silver** Fiskars**$20.13**4.6★2,487 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00114LTMC) [![Mr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor Scissors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eoyI0nivL.jpg)**Mr. Pen- Metal Fabric Scissors 9.5 inch Silver Premium Tailor Scissors** Mr. Pen**$7.32**4.6★123 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7N4PRK9) [![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](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SbqQsrkeL.jpg)**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**$12.77**4.6★4,402 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDDF5JB) [![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](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WU8qGasUL.jpg)**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**$14.24**4.8★5,747 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y2ZBSN1) [![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](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21fGY6mV6VL.jpg)**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**$12.01**4.4★130 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL8YTN6F) [![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](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31u-4sr6SwL.jpg)**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**$6.33**4.6★34,307 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C9E7MA0) [![LIVINGO 8 Professional Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors Dressmaker Sewing Classic Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Forged Shears Bent A-silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e0e711aKL.jpg)**LIVINGO 8 Professional Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors Dressmaker Sewing Classic Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Forged Shears Bent A-silver** LIVINGO**$15.21**4.6★5,266 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798FGYZ2)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“Amazing quality”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“Fair price”*

**Sharpness**11%

*“Extremely sharp”*

**Strength**7%

*“Well made, strong tool”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“As described”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy to Use”*

**Grip**4%

*“the grip is comfortable”*

**Durability**4%

*“stands up to daily use very well”*

**Precision Of Cut**4%

*“Smooth cutting”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“Heavy Duty - Love these”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Bad quality”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“they are completely loose”*

**Weight Heavy**8%

*“Bulky and heavy”*

**Durability**7%

*“Broke”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**6%

*“it is already rusting”*

**Precision Of Cut**6%

*“Does not cut anymore”*

**Value For Money**6%

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

**Sharpness**5%

*“does not cut well”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“hard to even open them”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“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%