TOKYO -- Inside Tokyo stationery stores, scissors are undergoing a quiet evolution. The familiar tool has become smaller, easier to cut with and multi-functional. Here is a rundown of the latest products.
Some pairs fit into pencil cases while others slice through iron wiring

Modern-day pairs of scissors have lost that iconic orange-handled design but make the task of cutting -- or getting into a parcel from Amazon -- much easier.
TOKYO -- Inside Tokyo stationery stores, scissors are undergoing a quiet evolution. The familiar tool has become smaller, easier to cut with and multi-functional. Here is a rundown of the latest products.