Buying guide
Kitchen Scissors and Poultry Shears
Take-apart blades, serrated edges and spring-loaded shears: which kitchen scissors suit which jobs.
Good kitchen scissors do many jobs faster than a knife: snipping herbs and bacon, trimming pastry, cutting baking paper and opening packets. Keep a pair just for food.
Our shortlist
Shortlist in progress
We only list products once their specifications have been checked against the manufacturer or retailer. Until then, use the criteria above to compare what's available.
Where to buy
Browse current options and prices at the retailer. These are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you (disclosure).
Types
| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| General kitchen scissors | Herbs, bacon, packets, baking paper |
| Poultry shears | Cutting through chicken bones and spatchcocking; usually spring-loaded with curved blades |
| Herb scissors (several blades) | Chopping herbs finely in one go |
What to check
- Take-apart blades come apart for proper cleaning, which matters after raw meat.
- A serrated blade grips slippery food.
- Comfortable handles, and left-handed versions if you need them.
- Dishwasher safe? Many are, but hand-washing keeps them sharper for longer.
Handy uses
Snip marshmallows for fifteens, cut bacon straight into the pan, or trim the overhang from a pastry case.
How we choose
BeneRecipes compares tools using manufacturer specifications and retailer listings. We have not tested these products ourselves and don't publish star ratings. We explain which type suits which cook and why.
Some links are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure.
