The History of Scissors The evolution of scissors marks a clear technological progression. The earliest known examples from ancient Egypt were 'spring scissors,' forged from a single bronze bar bent into a U-shape, with the blades sharpened at the ends. This design relied on the spring-action of the bronze to open the blades after a cut. It was a significant leap when, around 100 A.D., the Romans introduced 'pivoted scissors,' where two blades were connected at a central point. This superior des