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Wüsthof Wüsthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears — Kitchen Scissors

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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

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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 BiteProduces very clean ordinary cuts, but tougher foods can slip.
9/10
Pivot RideStable pull-apart action with straightforward reassembly.
7/10
Blade GeometryShort, wide blade limits reach and tight-curve agility.
8/10
Hand FitComfortable for some average hands; small firm bows penalize large hands.
10/10
CleanabilityBlades detach completely for washing and drying.
8/10
Task RangeGood 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

Wüsthof Wüsthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears
Manufacturer press · wusthof.com
Wüsthof Wüsthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears
Manufacturer press · wusthof.com

EVIDENCE (3)

www.goodhousekeeping.com

TEST LAB

www.americastestkitchen.com

TEST LAB

www.chefsarsenal.com

SPEC
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