Fiskars Scissors

Fiskars is one of the oldest companies in the Western world, tracing its roots back to 1649 when a royal charter was granted to Peter Thorwöste to establish a blast furnace and forging operation in the village of Fiskars, Finland. The brand gained global recognition for its iconic orange-handled scissors, which were first introduced in 1967 and became a staple in households worldwide due to their ergonomic design and durable steel blades.

While the brand maintains deep ties to its Finnish heritage, its manufacturing footprint has expanded globally. High-end products and the classic orange-handled scissors are still manufactured at the Fiskars factory in Billnäs, Finland, but the company also utilizes production facilities in Poland for the European market and Vietnam or China for various international hardware and craft lines.

Today, Fiskars Group is a publicly traded conglomerate on the Nasdaq Helsinki. It has evolved from a local village ironworks into a global leader in consumer goods, managing a portfolio of premium lifestyle brands that include Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, and Gerber. The company remains headquartered in Helsinki, continuing to champion Nordic design and craftsmanship.