Longer blades cut card and packaging in fewer strokes; shorter blades give control on curves and detail. The handle matters more than people expect anywhere cutting is repetitive, since a hard plastic bow bruises the fingers over a mailroom shift. Stainless resists the adhesive residue that dulls a blade used on tape. See craft scissors, paper cutters and Westcott.

Three ergonomic office scissors arranged on a bright packing desk with paper, envelopes and cutting supplies.