reginahitch's Full Review: Fiskars Brands Scissors Class Pack Blunt Tip 12 Pc...
I've run several Cub Scout packs, Girl Scout troops, 4-H clubs, and children's Sunday School classes, and have always used <A HREF="http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-Oriental_Trading_Company">; Oriental Trading Company for my supplies-until I bought their child safety scissors. Ten broken pairs and two frustrated den leaders later, I ran to my local Wal-Mart and picked up the Fiskars Blunt Scissors class pack. What a wonderful idea!
I've only found these at Wal-Mart once, but I've seen them a couple times at Sam's Club and Costco. They come in a pack of 12, and cost just about $25, depending on where you get them. They are a little cheaper at the warehouse clubs.
First, the scissors are Fiskars, so they are sharp. By sharp, I mean they will cut paper, string, milk jugs, hair (don't ask), fabric, and cardboard. With the Fiskars name comes great quality cutting edges and these little scissors sure carry through. The blunt tips, however, make them safer for smaller people to use without the risk of putting out an eye.
Secondly, the size is perfect for kids. I had a hard time cutting with them comfortably for a long time (1+ hour), because the handles are indeed made for smaller hands. The handles are comfortable in their construction, however, because the plastic is curved for the fingers and thumb. It is smooth, but just a little rough, to help in gripping the handles.
The blades are made of sturdy steel (I think) and hold an edge for quite a long time. We used these scissors for about 2 years and most of them seem to be nearly as sharp as they were when they were brand new.
The blades are such that these scissors can be used by both left and right handed children-a big plus over the competition. Most other brands have separate right- and left- handed scissors, which take up more room, and sometimes are unneccesary, so having scissors that work for both is much more economical.
The only thing I did not like about the scissors was that if you try to cut through thick fabric or cardboard or something else that is thick, the steel shank of the scissors will sometimes break the plastic of the handle and come out when cutting. I only had two pairs break, but that was enough. These scissors are not meant to cut those types of things, even though they certainy are sharp enough.
All in all, I really like these scissors a lot, and plan to buy more in the future when I am a teacher. They are a little pricier than the competition, but as is true with many things, you get what you pay for.
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