The Good Shears

You don't realize how much bad scissors affect your mood until you get good ones. I had been putting up with dull kitchen scissors that barely cut through anything, creating this tiny frustration every time I used them.

I bought these as a gift first, and my friend couldn't stop talking about them. So I bought a pair for myself. Now every time I use them, there's this small moment of satisfaction instead of annoyance. They're thin, sharp, the grip feels substantial, and they come apart completely for cleaning.

It's one of those mundane tools that makes a bigger difference than you'd expect. Everyone should have a pair.

I got mine from Form & Function in SW Portland.