# Best embroidery scissors: small, sharp and curved-tip picks Source: https://hoopandfloss.com/best/best-embroidery-scissors Publisher: Hoop and Floss. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://hoopandfloss.com/how-we-pick Embroidery scissors are small, with short blades and fine points, so they can cut embroidery floss close to the fabric and reach one stitch that has to come out. Do you need embroidery scissors? Any small sharp pair cuts thread, but a fine tip gets under a single stitch where household scissors cannot. The listings differ in overall length, here from 3.5 to 4.5 in, in tip shape and in steel. A pointed tip is the general choice. A curved tip keeps the points lifted off the fabric while trimming flush. Stork scissors are the classic bird-shaped style with fine tapered blades, often sold as cross stitch scissors. Some pairs come with a sheath or cap that covers the points in a project bag. For flying, the TSA allows scissors in carry-on if they are under 4 in from the pivot point, and the officer decides. Every pair here is 4.5 in or shorter overall, handles included; the plane article on this site has the details. This guide compares seven pairs by what each listing states. None were tested. ## Picks ### 1. Fiskars 4" Curved Craft Fabric Scissors, Embroidery & Sewing Supplies Length: 3.9 in; Tip: Curved; Steel: Stainless steel; Sheath: not stated Curved-blade scissors from Fiskars, 3.9 in long, with precision-ground stainless steel blades. The curve is meant for snipping loose threads flush against the fabric surface without cutting the fabric. What the listing offers: - The listing says the curved blades are for snipping loose threads flush against the fabric surface without damaging the fabric. - High-grade, precision-ground stainless steel blades are stated to cut all the way to the tip. - A double-loop handle accommodates right- and left-handed users, and the stated length is 3.9 in. Limits to know: - No sheath or tip cover is mentioned in the listing, so the points need a case in a project bag. - The title rounds the length to 4 in while the bullets give 3.9 in, and blade length alone is not stated. ### 2. Ultima 3-1/2-Inch Forged, Gold-Plated, Stork Embroidery & Sewing Scissors Length: 3.5 in, 7/8 in cut; Tip: Stork, fine point; Steel: Forged cutlery steel; Sheath: not stated Stork scissors 3-1/2 in long overall with a 7/8 in cutting depth, hot forged and gold plated, made in Italy according to the listing. The shortest stated cut in this guide, suited to snipping floss and detail work. What the listing offers: - The listing gives both measurements: 3-1/2 in overall length and a 7/8 in cutting depth. - Described as hot forged and gold plated, with finely tapered blades made from cutlery steel. - The blades come to a fine, sharp point for detail work, and the listing states made in Italy. Limits to know: - A 7/8 in cut is for thread and light trimming only: the listing itself names light projects. - No sheath is mentioned, and the steel is identified only as cutlery steel. ### 3. Kai 5100C 4-inch Curved Tip Needlecraft Scissors Length: 4 in; Tip: Curved; Steel: Hardened stainless steel; Sheath: not stated A 4 in pair with hardened stainless steel blades and curved detailed tips, listed for clipping threads and trimming embroidery designs. A plain working pair with a short, specific listing. What the listing offers: - The listing states hardened stainless steel blades. - Sharp, curved tips are described for clipping threads and trimming embroidery designs. - The listing names thread trimming, beadwork and fly tying among its uses, all fine-detail jobs. Limits to know: - The four short bullets give no blade length, handle material or weight. - No sheath is mentioned, and the list of uses names machine embroidery rather than hand embroidery. ### 4. 4.5 Inch Professional Stork Embroidery Scissors - Tenartis 152 Made in Italy Length: 4.5 in, 1.25 in blades; Tip: Stork; Steel: Nickel-plated carbon steel; Sheath: not stated Stork scissors made in Italy, 115 mm (4.5 in) overall with 35 mm blades, in nickel-plated carbon steel with gold-plated handles. The larger of the two stork pairs in this guide. What the listing offers: - Blade length is stated: 35 mm, given as 1.25 in, with an overall length of 115 mm or 4.5 in. - The listing states nickel-plated carbon steel with a mirror finish and 24 k gold-plated handles. - The blades are described as hardened and sharpened, and the title states made in Italy. Limits to know: - Carbon steel is not stainless steel, and the listing says nothing about rust resistance or care. - No sheath is mentioned, and the remaining bullets are general quality claims. ### 5. Beaditive Sewing and Embroidery Scissors Set (2 pcs) Curved and Straight, Sharp, Stainless-Steel Design | Precision Tips, Ergonomic Rubber Handle Grip | Small, Compact DIY Use (Extra Sharp) Length: 3.5 in; Tip: 1 curved, 1 straight; Steel: Stainless steel; Sheath: Protective caps Two 3.5 in pairs in one pack: a blue-handled pair with a curved tip and a yellow-handled pair for fine detail, both with rubber grips and protective caps. It suits someone unsure which tip shape to buy. What the listing offers: - The set includes a curved-tip pair for embroidery and sewing and a second pair for fine details. - Protective caps are included, covering the fine tips when the scissors are not in use. - Rubber handle grips and a stated length of 3.5 in; the steel is described as rust and corrosion resistant stainless. Limits to know: - Blade length is not stated, and the straight pair is described in the bullets only as for fine details and general DIY use. - The listing does not say whether the blades are forged or how they are ground. ### 6. HAGUPIT 4" Forged Small Precision Embroidery Pointed Tip Detail Scissors Length: 4 in; Tip: Pointed micro-tip; Steel: Forged stainless steel; Sheath: not stated A 4 in pair with forged stainless steel blades and a sharp micro-tip, listed for snipping embroidery threads and clipping cross stitch. The pointed-tip general pick for cutting floss and unpicking a stitch. What the listing offers: - Forged stainless steel blades that the listing says stay sharp and resist corrosion. - A sharp micro-tip is described for clipping threads and trimming embroidery designs. - The listing names embroidery threads, crewel and cross stitch among its uses and calls the pair lightweight. Limits to know: - Blade length is not stated: the only measurement is the 4 in size in the title. - No sheath or cap is mentioned, and the listing also pitches the pair as beauty scissors, a general-purpose design. ### 7. Jaasuee Sharp Embroidery and Crafting Scissors with Leather Cover, 3.62 inch Stainless Steel Scissors for Needlework and DIY Crafts, Black Flower, J5064 Length: 3.62 in; Tip: not stated; Steel: Stainless steel; Sheath: Leather cover Compact 3.62 in stainless steel scissors with a black flower handle design, sold with a leather cover. A small pair for a travel kit, where the sheath comes in the pack. What the listing offers: - The package includes one pair of stainless steel scissors and one leather cover. - The listing says the leather cover prevents scratches during storage and limits exposure to air. - At a stated 3.62 in overall, it is among the shortest pairs in this guide. Limits to know: - The listing does not describe the tip shape or give a blade length. - The brand is little known, and the bullets do not say how the blades are made or ground. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.