Tullen Snips were first made in New Zealand from the early 1970’s until the mid-1980’s when the production was shifted to the UK after being purchased by Wilkinson Sword.
There were three different versions for different parts of the house and uses, a kitchen cutter that was wall mounted for the Kitchen; a handyman version for the garage and harder materials; and a small children's version suitable for smaller hands that were distributed throughout New Zealand schools.
The snips became a global success with over 20 million Snips being made and 90% being exported to over 30 countries. The brand was then sold to Fiskars and manufacturing ceased in the late 1980’s.