Professional Kitchen Scissors Heavy Duty Cooking Scissors Made from Stainless Steel and Light Weight Household Necessity All-Purpose Shears Sharp Blades

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Kitchen scissors or shears are often considered more convenient and practical than using a kitchen knife for cutting many types of food, from strips of meat to herbs and even pizza, and saves the need to use a chopping board in most cases. For sturdy performance, look for brands that use one-piece construction with a single blade and tang that extends fully into the handle. A full tang prevents handles from breaking or twisting when cutting through tough, challenging material. Separating Blades Large, teardrop-shaped handles are made of ABS plastic for strength, durability, ergonomic comfort, and a secure, non-slip grip.

Another useful feature to watch out for is that the scissors have separating blades. This means that the blades can be used for peeling or scraping, and then cleaned separately and more thoroughly after use for maximum hygiene. Are you left-handed? You might be looking at this list thinking, "these are all just scissors! I can just use the craft scissors I already have for kitchen tasks!" That's not quite right. Craft and non-kitchen scissors aren't made for the wear and tear of the kitchen or to be washed thoroughly. Additionally, their blades are much weaker, and the fulcrum balance is different. With craft scissors, you usually see a longer blade with a shorter handle. In kitchen shears, the ratio is usually closer to 50/50, making the fulcrum closer to the middle of the shears. This gives more leverage and power that craft scissors just can't match. Sharpening kitchen shears involves removing the two blades from one another and stroking the shears against a whetstone, first on the coarse side (about 10 strokes) and then on the fine side. If you don’t have this sharpening equipment, it’s recommended to send your shears out to a professional sharpener. Most importantly, look for sharp edges. Dull cutlery can be dangerous, and kitchen shears are no exception. The best shears typically have blades made from high-carbon stainless steel for a razor-sharp edge. Even better, this material can be maintained with a whetstone knife sharpening stone, ensuring it will last a long time. There’s no compromise on quality though and the sharp blades on these shears will make easy work of cutting up anything from vegetables to poultry. What’s more, the three different sizes included give you a bit more flexibility.

What makes a good pair of kitchen scissors?

Some pairs come equipped with spring-loaded action that automatically pushes the handles apart after a cut.

This provides a better grip on slippery materials like fish, poultry skins, and silver skin when cutting. Care and Maintenance For blades constructed of carbon steel, wipe with a lightly oiled cloth after each wash and dry promptly. You don't need to spend a ton of money: Although we tested a couple of pricier models, we found that more budget-conscious kitchen shears performed just as well—if not better. The interior of the handles is coated in soft rubber, making these comfortable to grip and easy to keep your grip when things get wet or slippery. Unfortunately, the hand holes themselves are a bit small. If you have larger hands, these might be uncomfortable to use.The worst snapped and crunched the bone rather then cutting through it and required a lot more force. These scissors measure six and one-quarter inches in length and weigh one and one-half ounces. Dishwasher safe, they’re made in China and come with a limited one-year warranty. Sharpen as needed, using a sharpening stone, an electric sharpener, or a countertop sharpener that accommodates scissors. These shears excelled at cutting herbs. We used them to chop down some chives for garnish and the cuts were neat without much bruising. The cutter blade is sharp and the blades are held together with a medium tension at the fulcrum, which resulted in improved maneuverability. While they aren't technically dishwasher safe, we ran them through a few cycles anyway and found they didn't lose any sharpness. This helps to reduce hand fatigue, but because of the spring, some effort is needed to close the blades – which is then converted into cutting energy.

Kitchen scissors or shears can be a cook’s best friend – with a variety of uses including cutting up vegetables, herbs, and meat, trimming pastry, and even for slicing delicate cake layers. They can often be used to create a more precise cut than using a kitchen knife alone. While most scissors can be used by both right- or left-handed people, if you’re left-handed you may want to consider purchasing a pair that have handles and blades designed specifically for you. Of course, not all kitchen shears are created equal. There's a lot to consider when finding the perfect pair.You may wish to consider the size of the handle on your shears too, to ensure it is a good fit for your own hand size and shape. Most kitchen shears give detailed dimensions for this purpose. Separating blades Wusthof’s robust come-apart kitchen shears are made of high-carbon stainless steel for excellent and long-lasting sharpness. How are you going to use your new set of scissors? If you're only going to use your scissors to open a pesky bag of pretzels now and again but not really for cooking, you can opt for a less heavy-duty pair—but it's well worth getting a hardier pair to use in a variety of ways in the kitchen. A strong pair of kitchen scissors can be used to snip herbs, break down poultry, chop up marinated meat or vegetables, and even slice up foods so they're a safer size for children. Some kitchen shears are designed specifically for those tasks, like poultry or herb shears, while others are made to be used as a daily driver in the kitchen. A plastic cap over the pivot screw pops off to disassemble the blades for easy cleaning or sharpening, and prevents accidental separation. Many shears can be sharpened just like a knife on a whetstone. This is a slightly more advanced technique and requires some extra equipment, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to do at home. If you don't already know how to use a whetstone, I recommend looking up some videos to get an idea and practice. This is an excellent option for scissors that come apart but can be very difficult with shears that stay intact.