Production

From the blank to the finished scissor

Depending on the manufacturing process there is a clear distinction between stamped and forged scissors and shears.

Traditionally scissors and shears are forged. However, following market requirements the latest type of scissors and shears are increasingly stamped. Stamped scissors by
ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS hold their own ground in any comparison.

Because it is more expensive to forge scissors and shears, their price is usually higher than that of the stamped variety. It is important to know that owing to the poor quality of some imports there are great differences in the quality of stamped scissors and shears with plastic handles.