The small 2 1/4" (58mm) Swiss Army knives from Victorinox include
compact scissors with a maximum blade opening of a bit less than 3/4" (17mm). Althought small,
the blades are very sharp, and useful for a wide variety of snipping and cutting chores.
Uses: The Victorinox scissors don't need any
specific maintenance, although you might want to put a drop of mineral oil at the pivot point bout once a year.
If the spring breaks, replacement springs are inexpensive