Scissors
Mikov scissors combine traditional Czech quality with modern ergonomics for everyday cutting. The product line includes high-quality titanium scissors, highly durable all-metal scissors, comfortable scissors with rubberized handles for a secure grip, and safe children’s scissors with rounded tips.
Scissors
High-quality scissors are a basic and absolutely indispensable item in every office, home, and school pencil case. Working with a dull tool that merely crumples the paper instead of making a clean cut—leaving frayed edges—unnecessarily complicates even the most routine tasks. Whether you need to make a precise cut in an important document, are working with stiff cardboard, or are looking for a reliable and safe tool for children, our scissors guarantee quality and a long service life without compromise.
Our product line includes the following scissors:
How to Choose the Right Scissors
When choosing scissors, the most important thing to consider is how often you’ll use them and what materials you’ll be cutting. For everyday office paper cutting, standard comfort scissors with an ergonomic plastic handle will serve you well. However, if you know you’ll be putting the scissors through heavy-duty use (such as cutting hard cardboard), you should definitely opt for titanium or all-metal models. Blade length is also important—long blades (over 20 cm) are ideal for smooth, straight cuts, while short blades offer much greater dexterity when cutting out small details and complex shapes.
Premium Durability—Titanium and All-Metal Scissors:
For users who demand maximum durability from their tools.
- Titanium scissors represent the cutting edge of modern office equipment. Their blades are coated with a special layer of titanium nitride. This coating significantly increases surface hardness (the scissors stay sharp much longer than standard steel) and also provides effective protection against adhesive residue from duct tape and packing tape.
- All-metal scissors are a testament to traditional, solid, and virtually indestructible craftsmanship. They are perfectly balanced and can easily withstand rougher handling when cutting thicker materials, such as thin cardboard, leather, or heavy-duty fabric.
Comfort and Safety—Rubber-Coated and Children’s Scissors:
If you work with scissors for several hours a day, the ergonomics of the handles are absolutely crucial.
- Scissors with rubberized handles (often referred to as Soft-Grip) are designed so that the cushioned inserts in the finger loops absorb pressure. This prevents finger pressure marks and blisters, even after prolonged use.
- Children’s scissors are a special category, designed with safety as the top priority. They have distinctly rounded tips to prevent injury. At the same time, their size is tailored to a child’s hand so the scissors are easy to grip.
Care and Maintenance to Keep Your Scissors Cutting Like New
Even high-quality scissors require basic care. Never use office scissors to cut metal wires, sheet metal, or cables. If you’re cutting adhesive tape, regularly clean the blades of any adhesive residue; otherwise, they’ll start to jam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What exactly does it mean when scissors are described as "titanium"? Are they made entirely of titanium?
They are not made entirely of titanium; otherwise, the tool would be prohibitively expensive and more brittle. The body and blades of these titanium scissors are forged from high-quality stainless steel, which is then electroplated with a thin but extremely hard layer of titanium nitride. This high-tech surface treatment ensures a longer blade life compared to standard steel and provides excellent corrosion resistance.
What is the difference between a symmetrical and an asymmetrical handle?
A symmetrical handle has two loops (one for the thumb and one for the fingers) that are the same size. These scissors are ideal for quick, short cuts and are suitable for both right- and left-handed users. The asymmetrical handle has one loop that is smaller (for the thumb) and another that is significantly larger and elongated (for the index, middle, and ring fingers). This shape allows you to apply much more force when cutting, and thanks to their straight bottom edge, the scissors glide smoothly across the tabletop during long, straight cuts.
How do you choose the right length of scissors for everyday office work?
For general office use, scissors with a total length of about 20 centimeters are recommended as the standard choice. This size offers the ideal compromise—the blades are long enough for smooth, straight cuts on A4-sized documents, yet the scissors remain light and easy to handle. Choose smaller scissors (13 to 15 cm) only for detailed cutting of small shapes.