Choosing the Right Size Florist Scissors for Your Hand | Size Guide

When selecting florist scissors, size and hand fit matter just as much as sharpness. Choosing the right size florist scissors is essential for comfort, precision, and preventing hand fatigue during long floral preparation sessions.

The three of our most popular models are designed with different sizes to suit different hand types. 

  1. Sakagen Hand Creation F‑CUTE
  2. Sakagen Hand Creation F‑170
  3. Sakagen Hand Creation F‑180

F-CUTE — Best for Small Hands

The F-CUTE is the smallest model in the series.
Its compact design makes it easy to control, especially for people with smaller hands.

  • Total length: 148 mm

  • Blade Length: 45 mm

  • Lightweight and compact design

  • Essentially a smaller version of the F-170

Best hand size

✔ Small hands
✔ Florists who prefer a lighter tool
✔ Detailed floral work or ikebana

Because of its shorter handle and blade, the F-CUTE allows for very precise cuts and better finger control.

Many florists also like this size for delicate stems or detailed arrangements.


F-170 — Best for Most People

The F-170 is the most balanced and commonly used florist scissors.

  • Total length: 170 mm 

  • Blade length: 45 mm 

  • Lightweight and designed for everyday floral work

Best hand size

✔ Medium hands
✔ Most professional florists
✔ Everyday bouquet and arrangement work

Because it sits in the middle size range, the F-170 works comfortably for most users and provides a good balance between power and precision.

This is why many florists consider it the standard florist scissor.


F-180 — Best for Larger Hands

The F-180 is slightly longer than the F-170 and provides a bit more leverage when cutting thicker stems.

  • Total length: 180 mm 

  • Blade length: 55 mm 

  • Lightweight and designed for everyday floral work

Best hand size

✔ Medium-large to large hands
✔ Garden cutting
✔ Thick stems (sunflowers, branches, woody stems)

The longer size allows your hand to apply more cutting force with less effort, which can be helpful when preparing large quantities of flowers.

Florists who find smaller scissors cramped often prefer this size.


Quick Size Comparison

Model Length Best For
F-CUTE 155 mm Precision work or for smaller hands
F-170 170 mm Everyday florist use or for regular size hands
F-180 180 mm Thick stems & power or for larger hands


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