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Black 8-inch pointed scissors with recycled plastic handles

Acme United

Acme United 15583 scissors 8" pointed black 100% recycled handles

SKU CH-PY6B-5Y9Z1 MPN 15583

General-purpose scissors with 3.25" pointed stainless steel blades, 8" overall length, and handles made from 100% recycled plastic for left- or right-handed use

  • TypeScissors
  • FeaturesSold as 1 EA. Handles feature hard plastic material made fro
  • ColorBlack
  • Durable stainless steel blades cut through paper, foam and poster board
  • Pointed tip design allows precise cuts for detailed craft and office tasks
  • 100 % recycled plastic handles combine sustainability with comfortable all-purpose grip
  • Ambidextrous construction works equally well for left- and right-handed users
  • 25 inch cut length handles medium-duty jobs with clean, efficient slicing

Eight-Inch General Purpose Scissors

These 8-inch scissors are built for everyday office and craft tasks. The pointed tips and 3.25-inch cut length handle paper, foam and poster board with equal ease. Handles contain 100 per cent recycled plastic, split between 70 per cent pre-consumer and 30 per cent post-consumer content. Suitable for both left- and right-handed users.

Thermals Noise and Power

Manual cutting tools produce no heat, noise or electrical draw during use. Stainless steel blades retain their edge without requiring external power or cooling. The hard plastic handles remain comfortable through extended cutting sessions. No energy source is needed for operation.

Replacing Dull or Single-Handed Shears

This pair replaces worn scissors that struggle with layered materials or that only suit one hand. The ambidextrous design removes the need for separate left- and right-handed tools in shared spaces. The recycled-content handles appeal to buyers who want reduced virgin plastic without sacrificing durability. Not intended for heavy industrial fabrics or precision surgical work.

Highlights

  • Durable stainless steel blades cut through paper, foam and poster board
  • Pointed tip design allows precise cuts for detailed craft and office tasks
  • 100 % recycled plastic handles combine sustainability with comfortable all-purpose grip
  • Ambidextrous construction works equally well for left- and right-handed users
  • 25 inch cut length handles medium-duty jobs with clean, efficient slicing

Specifications

TypeScissors
BrandWestcott
FeaturesSold as 1 EA. Handles feature hard plastic material made from recycled material.
ColorBlack
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size251 × 85 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I set up the 8" pointed scissors for left-hand or right-hand use, and what step do people often miss?

The scissors are designed for both left and right hand use with no adjustment needed; the step people miss is simply checking that the 3.25" cut length aligns with the material before starting.

What maintenance will the stainless steel blades and 100% recycled plastic handles need over time?

Wipe the stainless steel blades clean after each use and apply a drop of light oil to the pivot occasionally; the hard plastic handles made from 70% pre-consumer and 30% post-consumer recycled content require no special care.

What limit appears first when cutting paper, foam or poster board continuously with the 3.25" blades?

The 3.25" cut length limits how much material can be severed in a single stroke, so sustained cutting of thick stacks will require more frequent re-opening of the blades.

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