關於使用剪刀的日常記憶有二，不是手會變酸，就是剪刀變鈍。只要剪過帶黏性的材質，刀刃就會日漸拙劣，每到無法忍受之時，我會用酒精紙巾抹去上面的殘留物。有次因為心太急，剪刀鈍了也還是剪刀，指頭一下就被劃破，血倏然灑在案頭，場面好不血腥。這驚示叫我要好好選用合適的工具，身體還是最重要的。
前陣子在common room & co.的Good Design Award展覽上遇到這把剪刀，便祈許這是我要找的 —— 由日本藤井文具公司設計的「Swingcut」剪刀系列，曾於2014年同時獲得「日本文具大賞」與「Good Design Award」兩個獎項。但凡獲得Good Design Award的肯定，則必然符合以人為本，能讓生活更便利，甚至是能改善生活的設計。那它們都應該是平易近人的吧。
When it comes to scissors, I can easily think of two common scenarios: either my hand sores, or the scissors turn blunt. Every time after cutting things that are sticky, the blade would get less and less sharp. Whenever I couldn’t bear it anymore, I would clean them with alcohol wipes, but there was one time I was doing it too impulsively and cut my fingertip. My desk was then turned into a crime scene with blood dripping from my fresh wound. This somehow made me realized getting adequate tool is as important as protecting myself from physical harm.
Seeing this pair of Swingcut Scissors by the Raymay Fujii Corporation from Japan in the Good Design Award exhibition by common room & co., I knew it would be the pair of scissors that I’ve always been looking for. In 2014, the Swingcut series won both the Japanese Stationery Award and Good Design Award. The Good Design Award is a recognition of products that design for people’s everyday life and contribute to the improvement of the quality of life. I assume these are designs that are more dedicated to the practical usage of common people.
「Swingcut」的外形其實和很多廚房用剪刀相類似，體形偏大，手把兩個洞口大小不同，樣貌很是平實。我卻一眼被其手把材質吸引，外圈以樹脂製成，明顯不同的內圈則是彈性橡膠，手指套進去時碰到的，就是較柔軟的這部分。而洞口的一大一小，是為了更容易使力，據說它比一般剪刀所要用到的力度僅五分之一。我試了，它不屬於流暢到會使人害怕握不穩的那種類別，而是剪下的時候會帶點厚實的觸感，屬於個性敦厚的。
它共有三個款式選擇，銀白配色的不銹鋼材質是基本款；灰黑配色是鍍氟刀刃，有防黏作用；啡金配色是鍍鈦版本，能夠剪割較厚的物料，強度是基本款的三倍。而如果本來對剪刀沒甚研究，其實只要直接試用去找適合自己的，日常工具還是本人感覺良好為上。我選的是灰黑版本，理由便無需再贅了。
Swingcut actually looks rather similar to kitchen shears. The Swingcut Scissors are comparatively large, with the two handles coming in different sizes; Although, all in all, the design is rather subtle, I was regardless instantly impressed by the scissors’ handles, which are made with resin on the outside, and for the inner part where the fingers touch, elastic plastic is used to create a gentle touch. The different handle sizes make it easier to use; it was said that it only takes one-fifth of the strength when compared to using other scissors. From my trial, it did not feel scarily smooth. The touch was rather sturdy and subtle.
The Swingcut Scissors offer three versions: the classic silver/white stainless steel, the gray/black version with fluoridation blades that are glue resistant, as well as the brown/gold titanium plated version, which is three times stronger than the classic one and is perfect for cutting thicker material. For those who do not have a preference for scissors, it is always nice to try with your own hands to find a pair that you feel best. I have bought for myself the gray/black one, I guess there is no need to explain why.
