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Quick answer
The Midori XS Compact Scissors (ギザ刃, serrated) are pocket scissors from Designphil's Midori brand that close to 43 × 16 × 16 mm with the blades stowed. A slider pushes out a 15 mm serrated blade pair that grips tags, thread and even a card edge. They cost ¥836 (about US$5.30) in Japan and won a 2026 Good Design Award.
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Closed and open at 1 mm = 3.6 px from Midori's sizes; handle and blade shapes drawn by eye.
Product facts
Product
Midori XS Compact Scissors, serrated, black (35647006)
Polycarbonate and POM handle; stainless steel blades (Midori)
Released
October 2025*
Price range
$$$5–20 per item
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Notes on these facts
Made by Designphil Inc. (Tokyo). Made in China: Midori's online store lists 原産国 MADE IN CHINA for the black 35647006. Source. Released: Launch date from DIME's report of Designphil's release; the G Mark entry gives October 2025.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
Midori lists them at 43 × 16 × 16 mm (1.7 × 0.6 × 0.6 in) closed and 56 × 47 × 16 mm open, with a 15 mm blade.
Both blades are serrated, so slippery materials don't slide out, and the blade backs are grooved so tape glue sticks less, Midori says.
They went on sale October 23, 2025 at ¥836 (about US$5.30) including tax; a clear version followed on October 22, 2026.
They won a Good Design Award 2026 (26G030120); the judges said they cut rope and fabric without stress despite the size.
Midori's store lists them as made in China; Amazon.com sells the older, non-serrated XS scissors but we found no US listing for this model.
What are the Midori XS Compact Scissors?
They are key-sized folding scissors from Midori’s XS (extra small) series, with the blades stowed inside the handle until you slide them out. This 2025 model has serrated blades, called ギザ刃 (giza-ba) in Japanese, and Midori’s Japanese store sells it as XSコンパクトハサミ ギザ刃.
Designphil, which owns the Midori brand, launched them on October 23, 2025, alongside a ceramic cutter and a smaller XS stapler. Midori says they suit tags, thread, thin string and opening bags.
The XS series took that name in October 2016, replacing Midori’s Color Stationery line. Designphil’s October 2026 release lists ten XS tools, from a 1.5 m tape measure to a hole punch, and a six-piece XS Stationery Kit at ¥4,840 (about US$31). For a metal-cased alternative to a mini tape measure, the Penco Pocket Measure packs a 2 m metric tape into a 40 × 45 mm case.
How small are they?
Midori lists them at 43 × 16 × 16 mm closed and 56 × 47 × 16 mm open, with a 15 mm blade.
XS Compact Scissors, serrated
Midori’s figure
Closed
43 × 16 × 16 mm (1.7 × 0.6 × 0.6 in)
Open
56 × 47 × 16 mm (2.2 × 1.9 × 0.6 in)
Blade length
15 mm (0.6 in)
Handle
Polycarbonate and POM
Blades
Stainless steel, serrated on both
Package
116 × 62 × 17 mm
Item code
35647006 (black)
GetNavi notes the closed length is down from 76 mm on the original XS Compact Scissors, which Midori still sells. A strap hole lets you hang them from a key ring.
Outline sizes to scale; the serrated model is a little over half the length of the original.
How do the blades open and lock?
Press the slider button and push it up to bring the blades out; release it and they lock. Midori says the blades won’t move unless the button is pressed, so they can’t slide out in a bag.
Both blades are serrated so smooth materials don’t slip, and the backs of the blades are grooved so tape adhesive sticks less, per Midori and DIME. Grip bumps on the handle help you hold such a small tool.
What award did it win?
A Good Design Award 2026, award number 26G030120. The judges wrote that Japan loves small things, and that these scissors are not just small but cut cleanly from rope to fabric, unlike compact tools where size comes first.
Carry the XS in a pen case or on keys; keep a full pair on the desk.
How much are they, and can you buy them in the US?
Midori’s store lists them at ¥836 (about US$5.30) including tax, so imported copies fall in our $$ band ($5–20). DIME gives the same price.
On October 23, 2026 Amazon.com listed the older, non-serrated XS Compact Scissors from import sellers, but we found no US listing for the serrated model. Buy it from Midori’s store or other Japanese shops through a proxy service.
Where are they made?
In China. Midori’s online store lists 原産国 MADE IN CHINA for the black 35647006; Midori is a brand of Designphil, a Japanese company based in Tokyo.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Midori XS scissors cut a credit card?
Midori says the serrated blades can cut into a thick credit card. It also warns that hard metal, plastic and thick card can chip the blades or handle, so keep that to the odd snip.
Are the Midori XS Compact Scissors allowed on planes?
Midori doesn't say. Small scissors are often allowed in US carry-on bags, but the TSA officer decides, so check the TSA rules before you fly.
What colors do the serrated XS scissors come in?
Black, white, dark red (えんじ) and navy, plus a clear version Designphil added on October 22, 2026 for the XS series' 10th anniversary.
Is the serrated model smaller than the original XS Compact Scissors?
Yes. GetNavi measured the change as 76 mm closed for the original against 43 mm for the serrated model, with a shorter blade and handle.
Are the Midori XS scissors safe for kids?
Midori warns not to give them to children under 6 and to store them out of their reach. The blades lock away when closed, but they are still a cutting tool.
Are the Midori XS Compact Scissors made in Japan?
No. Midori's online store lists them as made in China; Midori is a Japanese brand of Designphil, based in Tokyo.
