The cutting-edge of cutting: How Japanese scissors have evolved

Some pairs fit into pencil cases while others slice through iron wiring

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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.

YASUKUNI NOTOMI, Contributing writer

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.

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