The HMM Scissors are the clearest argument that a pair of scissors can be a desk object worth displaying rather than hiding. Designed by HMM — Human Made Method — a design studio based in Taipei, they are made from Japanese stainless steel with a titanium coating that gives the gold version its warm, durable finish. The wide blades cut crisp and clean on every stroke, and the square-tipped profile gives them a geometric quality that photographs as well as it performs. They work equally well for left and right-handed users.
The more useful detail is hidden in the handle. One flip of the tool converts the scissors into a box cutter — a built-in blade that sits along the top edge of the handle and is instantly accessible without reaching for a second tool. The brass magnetic base is included and does exactly what it looks like it does: it holds the scissors upright on the desk with a strong, satisfying magnetic grip, turning what could be a drawer item into something worth putting on display. The base can also be mounted with adhesive to a wall or surface. At 60 g, the scissors have a solid, well-balanced weight in the hand — light enough to use comfortably, heavy enough to feel considered.
Features
- Japanese stainless steel blades with titanium coating — gold finish
- 2-in-1 design — flip the handle to convert from scissors to box cutter
- Wide blades for crisp, accurate cuts — suitable for left and right-handed users
- Brass magnetic base included — holds scissors upright on desk with strong magnetic grip
- Base can be adhesive-mounted to a wall or surface
- Scissors dimensions: 165 × 80 × 5 mm | Weight: 60 g
- Base dimensions: Ø50 × 7 mm | Weight: 82 g
- Designed by HMM — Human Made Method, Taipei