What scissors do you keep at your machine to snip threads, etc?
I use my bent-handle scissors for several reasons:
they are easy to pick up as they are not flat on a surface;
the cutting blade lay flat to cut threads;
they are really sharp for cutting off the ears and trimming;
if they get lost under fabric, their bend lets you know where they are hiding; and
they are short and light-weight.
If you have a pair, give them a try. I think you will like them.