Gingher 3.5-Inch Gold Stork Embroidery Scissors
✓ Product data checked October 30, 2026
Gingher's 3.5-inch stork embroidery scissors are made in Italy from forged steel, with gold handles shaped like the traditional stork and precision-ground blades for snipping thread, light yarn and single layers of fabric. The double-plated chrome-over-nickel blades and the double-loop handles complete a pair that lives in a project bag for years. Rated 4.7 across 1,700+ reviews on Amazon US, at about $25.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A knitter, crocheter or embroiderer who still borrows the kitchen scissors.
Best occasion : Christmas, a birthday, Mother's Day.
Why it works : The stork is a needlework tradition, and a pair this well made becomes the scissors they keep for decades, the kind of small heirloom tool few people buy themselves.
Avoid if : Sharp points: keep out of reach of children.
For
Her, Retirement
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
Where are they made?
In Italy, according to the listing.
What are they meant to cut?
Thread, light needlework yarn and single layers of fabric, per Gingher.
How long are they?
3.5 inches.
