# Straight Edge Scissors These Engineered Implements Help You Cut in a Straight Line By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-in-a-straight-line References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/04/29/straight-lines-made-simple/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/16581911/Vector-Scissors) The majority of people cannot cut in a straight line, even when they've begun by drawing a clear guide with a pencil and a ruler. Naturally, the hand tends to slice paper in subtle curves, coming away from the rigid trajectory that would make edges look clean and crisp. But instead of opting for a guillotine, the user could take advantage of the [convenience and accessibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bq-s1-utility) of Vector Scissors by Tamás Fekete. Still concept executed within a university course, this handy product really should become a reality. The winning feature of these straight-cutting slicers is in the handles. They have been molded so that you can rest them on the edge of a table, using that level and linear surface as a physical guide. And as you successfully cut in a straight line freehand, the [special blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-box-cutter) will reduce your risk of paper cuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Straight-cutting Slicers:** Opportunities to innovate on scissors with straight-cutting slicers. - **Table-guided Scissors:** Opportunities to innovate on scissors that provide a physical guide for straight-line cutting. - **Paper Cutting Tools:** Opportunities to innovate on tools for cutting paper with precision and ease. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** Opportunities for office supply companies to create and market straight-cutting scissors for increased precision. - **Crafts and DIY:** Opportunities for companies in the crafts and DIY industry to offer straight-cutting scissors for more accurate cutting. - **Education/art Supplies:** Opportunities for companies that offer educational and art supplies to include table-guided scissors for straight-line cutting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Meat Slicing Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-chef-kitchen.md) - [Two-Way Cutter Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakoake-portable-scissors.md) - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Hybrid Angled Stationary Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-ruler.md) - [Minimalist Two-in-One Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-scissors.md) - [Geometric Dynamic Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler.md) - [Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rulerc-concept.md) - [Precise Angular Nail Clippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-nail-clipper.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md)