Multi-task Scissors by MD Paper, Japan

Winner of the 2017 Good Design Award and measuring only 4 inches long when capped, Midori Portable Multi Scissors are perfect for everyday carry and DIY projects. Their sturdy, multifunctional design lets them handle almost any cutting job you might encounter. Strong stainless steel blades and anti-slip handles let them tackle hard jobs that are beyond other pocket scissors, like cutting thick paper and credit cards. The top blade is curved for easy cutting and long grooves on the inside of each blade make it difficult for adhesives to gum up the blades. Double bevels ensure that the blades will stay sharp longer.

The lower blade features a serrated bottom edge for opening boxes, while a wire cutter built in to the rear of the blades lets you make home repairs without hunting down extra tools. It can handle iron wires up to 1.2 mm in diameter and copper wires up to 1.6 mm.

Unusually for such small scissors, the handles are roomy enough to allow two fingers and a thumb to fit inside easily. If you need extra strength to get through a particularly tough material, the flat oval shape of the handles lets you comfortably place your second hand on the outside of the handles for extra squeezing power. A safety cap covers the blades when not in use. Drainage holes in the cap reduce the chance of the blades rusting if put away wet.