May scissors be used to open something on Shabbos?

 

Question:

May scissors be used to open something on Shabbos or is it preferable to use a knife? Is there any difference as to what you are cutting?

(Scissors allows one to be more exact when cutting/opening something, which in many cases can prevent someone from tearing/cutting words on a packaging).

 

Answer:

Scissors may be used when permitted to cut.

 

 

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