OXO
OXO Good Grips Kitchen & Herb Scissors
BUDGET
$20
Kitchen Scissors · RANK 06
Wüsthof
Wüsthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears
The value is honest: simple stainless construction and excellent pull-apart hygiene. It earns its price by doing the basics very cleanly rather than b (Stainless steel, Serrated stainless steel) — $29
$29 typical
EDITION 02RESEARCHED 2026-07-133 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance8.2/ 10
design5.0/ 10
value10.0/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
The value is honest: simple stainless construction and excellent pull-apart hygiene. It earns its price by doing the basics very cleanly rather than by adding gimmicks.
MATERIALS
BladesStainless steel
Corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain for everyday kitchen use.
Opposing edgeSerrated stainless steel
Adds grip on food and fibrous material.
HandlesSynthetic polymer
Keeps the tool light and provides shaped finger bows.
PivotTwo-piece pull-apart joint
Allows complete cleaning and drying without tools.
CRITERIA
8/10
Edge Bite
Produces very clean ordinary cuts, but tougher foods can slip.
9/10
Pivot Ride
Stable pull-apart action with straightforward reassembly.
7/10
Blade Geometry
Short, wide blade limits reach and tight-curve agility.
8/10
Hand Fit
Comfortable for some average hands; small firm bows penalize large hands.
10/10
Cleanability
Blades detach completely for washing and drying.
8/10
Task Range
Good for herbs, parchment, twine, packages, and light poultry.
IDEAL FOR
- ·Average or small hands
- ·Compact storage
- ·Herbs and packaging
- ·Hygiene-first buyers
NOT FOR
- ·Large hands
- ·Long continuous cuts
- ·Hard poultry bones
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
Trim, classic, and easy to store; the pull-apart action is excellent. Average or smaller hands fare best, while larger hands may find the bows tight.
LONGEVITY
Good: simple stainless blades and a separable joint are maintainable; hand washing and immediate drying are prudent.
PRODUCT PHOTOS
EVIDENCE (3)
www.goodhousekeeping.com
www.americastestkitchen.com
www.chefsarsenal.com
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Part of Kitchen Scissors · Edition 02 — see the full ranking