by Pro Shear
1 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Jan 2025
Fabric scissors from Pro Shear USA, sold in a dedicated fabric-cutting collection.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 6, 2026
Owner reports using the same pair for about 15 years with good results.
Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025
SDI
A full-strip metal desktop stapler made by Taiwanese manufacturer SDI, built to the same design the company has used since at least the early 1990s.
photo from redditWiss
Classic American-made scissors and shears from Wiss, including spring-loaded models for heavy-duty cutting.
Leatherman
17-in-one stainless steel multitool with outside-accessible, one-hand-opening pliers, knives, and replaceable wire cutters. Made in Portland, Oregon.
photo from redditSwingline
A classic American desktop stapler brand, long associated with durable all-metal office staplers passed down across generations.
I have these, from about 15 years ago, and they're pretty good.