Fiskars
Finnish tools and scissors since 1649
Orange-handled scissors, garden tools and kitchen knives from one of Finland's oldest companies, still headquartered around the Fiskars village heritage.
About Fiskars
Fiskars began as an ironworks in the Finnish village of Fiskars in 1649 and later became globally known for orange-handled scissors introduced in the 1960s. Fiskars Group today spans gardening tools, kitchen knives, scissors and related consumer brands while remaining a listed Finnish industrial company.
Why consider Fiskars
- One of Europe's oldest continuous industrial brands
- Iconic ergonomic scissors and everyday cutting tools
- Strong garden and outdoor tool ranges
- Finnish design focus on comfort and durability
- European alternative to US mass hardware tool brands
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Brand details
Product categories
Brand ownership
- Fiskars Oyj Abp
- Fiskars
Market presence
- Garden centers and DIY retailers
- Kitchenware stores
- Supermarkets and department stores
- Official online store
- Professional landscaping channels
Brand timeline
- 1649Ironworks founded in the village of Fiskars
- 1967Orange-handled scissors become a design icon
- 1970sExpands consumer tools internationally
- 2000sBuilds a broader branded consumer goods portfolio
- TodayFinnish tools and lifestyle group with global reach