Victorinox Small Scissors

The small 2 1/4" (58mm) Swiss Army knives from Victorinox include compact scissors with a maximum blade opening of a bit less than 3/4" (17 mm). Although it's a bit small, the blades are very sharp, and useful for a wide variety of snipping and cutting chores.

The most popular Victorinox model with small scissors is the Classic SD Swiss Army knife.

Scissors Maintenance

The Victorinox scissors don't need any specific maintenance, although you might want to put a drop of oil at the pivot point about once a year (use a light mineral oil).

If the spring breaks, replacement springs are inexpensive.

You can use the scissors on paper, cardboard, aluminum foil, plastic and other soft materials. Don't use it to cut wire or sheet iron, or you will quickly dull the blades.

Other Scissors

The larger (3 1/2" / 91mm) Swiss Army knives have pair of large scissors with a maximum opening of about 1 1/8" (29 mm).

If you want a stronger return action, consider the Wenger Swiss Army knife scissors (which use a return arm instead of a small spring).

For an even heftier pair of scissors, consider one of the Leatherman tools, or the SwissTool.

This tool is found on the following Swiss Army knives: