BSS-9340 8.5inch Stainless Steel Kitchen Scissor
Key Features & Specifications
Size: 8.5 Inches (approx. 21.5 cm)
This is a versatile, mid-length size. It's large enough to provide leverage for cutting through tough items (like poultry bones) yet still maneuverable enough for finer tasks (like de-veining shrimp or cutting herbs).
Material: Stainless Steel
Blades: The blades are almost certainly made from high-quality, rust-resistant stainless steel. This ensures hygiene, durability, and resistance to corrosion from water and food acids.
Construction: The entire scissor, including the handles, may be made of stainless steel, or more commonly, the handles are coated with a comfortable, non-slip material (like TPE or silicone) over a stainless steel core.
Full-Tang Construction: Many kitchen scissors of this type are "full-tang," meaning the metal of the blades runs the entire length of the tool, through the handles. This provides exceptional strength and prevents breaking under pressure.
Multi-Purpose Design: These are not just for cutting paper. They are designed for food and often include special features:
Serrated Edges: Often one blade is serrated to grip slippery items like fish skin or tomatoes securely.
Bone Notch: Many kitchen shears have a built-in notch near the pivot point designed specifically for cracking through small bones (like chicken wings) or shellfish shells.
Nutcracker: Some models have handles that double as a nutcracker.
Bottle Opener: A common additional feature built into the handle.
Easy to Clean:
Many high-quality kitchen scissors are fully disassemblable. The pivot screw can be easily undone, allowing you to separate the two halves for thorough cleaning, preventing food particles from getting trapped and causing bacterial growth.
Ergonomic Handles: Designed with soft-grip or rounded handles to fit comfortably in the hand and reduce fatigue during use.
Common Uses in the Kitchen
This tool is incredibly versatile and can replace several specialized tools. Uses include:
Butchering Poultry: Cutting through joints, spatchcocking a chicken, trimming fat.
Preparing Fish: Trimming fins, cutting off tails, portioning fillets.
General Food Prep: Snipping herbs, cutting pizza, slicing bacon, halving sandwiches.
Package Opening: Easily opening tough plastic and cardboard food packaging.
Vegetable Prep: Destemming vegetables like kale or broccoli.
Other Tasks: Cracking nuts, opening bottles.
Advantages
Durability: Built to be much stronger than standard scissors.
Hygienic: Stainless steel is easy to clean and resistant to rust and stains.
Versatile: Replaces multiple tools (bone cracker, herb snipper, package opener).
Efficient: Makes tough kitchen tasks significantly easier and faster.
Dishwasher Safe: Most models are safe to clean in the dishwasher (but check specific product instructions).
How to Choose & Potential Considerations
Disassembly: The best feature for cleanliness is the ability to take the scissors apart. Look for this feature if it's a priority.
Comfort: If possible, check that the handles are comfortable for your hand size.