Kitchen Shears

Kitchen shears, commonly referred to as kitchen scissors, are a versatile kitchen tool that are used for a variety of different tasks in the culinary world.

Not only can they be used for plenty of cooking related tasks, but they’re also different from ordinary scissors - in both functionality and design.

We want you to have all in the information you could possibly need before making a purchase, so we’re going to fill you in on everything you need to know about kitchen shears. That is, what they look like, the most common kitchen shears use, and how you can sharpen them.

What do Kitchen Shears Look Like?

At first glance, they may look like traditional scissors, but if you take a closer look, you’ll realize that they have specific features that make them quite different. Here’s a overview of the design of kitchen shears.

• Blades: The blades are normally made from stainless steel or other high-quality metal. They’re stronger, longer, and thicker than normal scissors so that they can handle tougher materials, like thick vegetable stems or poultry bones.
• Blade Shape: The edges of the blades of kitchen shears can be smooth or serrated.
• Handle: Handles are normally made from rubber or plastic, and they tend to be ergonomically designed for the most comfort. The handle may also be textured or have non-slip grips.
• Pivot Point: Something that sets kitchen shears apart from normal scissors is their pivot point. This allows you to separate the blades for easy and effective cleaning, to prevent old food from building up.
• Locking Mechanism: Some kitchen shears have a locking mechanism near the pivot point, allowing you to lock the blades together for safety when you’re not using them.
• Tang: Kitchen shears tend to have full tangs, making them durable and long lasting.
• Shape and Size: These days, you can get kitchen shears in different sizes depending on what you need them for. Whether you need small ones or heavy duty kitchen shears, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

What Are Kitchen Shears Used For?

If you’re wondering about kitchen shears uses, wonder no more - here are some of the most common uses of kitchen shears.

• Cutting poultry
• Trimming herbs
• Slicing pizza
• Cutting bacon/cold meats
• Preparing seafood
• Cutting fresh pasta
• Cracking nuts
• Cutting delicate pastries
• Trimming fat
• Cutting packaging

These days, you can have kitchen shears used for cutting meat or slicing pizza and everything in between - the world is your oyster!

How to Sharpen Kitchen Shears

If you want the best kitchen shears, you need to take care of them, and that means keeping them sharp.

The best thing is that you can sharpen them just like you would a knife - on a whetstone and with a honing rod - you just need separate the blades first. A 20 to 30 degree angle is normally good for kitchen shears!