Authentic copy of medieval scissors.

Hand-forged steel.

Measurement: approx. 12 cm

Earliest evidence of the use of so-called spring scissors reaches as far back as the 15th c. BC in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. They continued to see service throughout the Roman period, the Viking Age and the Middle Ages, and were not fully superseded by the "modern" pivot scissors until the Renaissance. In terms of basic design and functionality, they remained virtually unchanged throughout their history.

This fine, sturdy blacksmithing piece is perfectly suited for camp life at medieval markets and re-enactment or living history events and will be a great prop for any medieval seamstress, herb woman, shepherd or barber surgeon.