Hammer Stahl Kitchen Shears

I bought these and the Oxo scissors. Both scissors are great, though the Oxo's are less expensive. However, the Hammer Stahls are worth the extra cost. While the size of the handles are the same on both scissors and fit just fine in my hands (I am a universal size M), the Hammer Stahls offer a pleasantly comfortable, sturdy grip. Also, there is a nut cracker on the Hammer Stahls, which I also found useful for opening the lids of glass bottles. I was worried about the tool on the handle that sticks out bothering me when using the scissors, but somehow it is nowhere near my hand to bother--no effort needed to think about avoiding. Plus, these are lifetime guaranteed and come in a fancy case that can be used to protect your scissors should you either need to move residences, or if you want to fancily store them. Of course, it's a nice box if you are gifting them to someone. The handles on the Hammer Stahls also match my curved chicken/bone cutting scissors, so a bonus perk on my end. Both Hammer Stahl and Oxo scissors are nice and sharp. Both also state not to leave out to dry, though I accidentally did that with both at one point (oops!). Interestingly, the Oxos ended up rusting on the interior hinge part, though the rust is only visible when the scissor pieces are separate. The rust also does not remotely affect their functionality or durability. No rust happened on the Hammer Stahls. Despite my slight rust issue with the Oxos, I ended up keeping them. I also kept the Hammer Stahls. If I could do it over again, I'd have only bought the Hammer Stahls. In the least, I now have more scissors than I could ever need, probably for the rest of my life, since I believe the Oxos also have a lifetime guarantee *Notably, both scissor packages have a point-of-no-return since they both require either opening up a red adhesive seal--the Hammer Stahls--or cutting off plastic clips--the Oxos--to try out. Amazon would have taken either back (I asked), esp. since one of mine had some slight rust within the return window (the Oxos)...but I chose to keep both (I happened to watch a few vids on what happens to Amazon's returns and simply could not let a good pair of scissors go to waste). Hopefully, this review will save someone the money, effort, and potential excess (or return waste) in buying two pairs of scissors b/c of indecision.

Bought these to replace a pair of lesser shears that are about 12 years old. Love that they come apart and go back together easily for good cleaning. Handles large enough to be comfortable. VERY sharp and cut very well. Excellent value. I expect these will be the last kitchen shears I ever buy!

Wow! Are these nice! Be careful when using, not to cut your finger off! They are very sharp! I just wish I could stick them in the dishwasher to clean, but it’s not bad washing them by hand. Make sure to dry them immediately after washing, or you risk getting rust stains. They are very easy to take apart and put back together.

We had a pair of kitchen shears that came with our knife set years ago and they finally broke. We ordered these to replace them and so far they are amazing! So much sturdier and better grip! Easy to use and cuts great!

Owned for several months and found to be good quality and easy to clean. The bottle opener is probably not necessary, but for serious kitchen shears they come in a close first, particularly for the money.

I absolutely love these kitchen shares!

These are wonderful! Super sharp, cut through chicken bones like soft butter. Would definitely buy these again

These are the sharpest and strongest culinary shears in our drawer. We have 4 different types of shears and these are my go-to when I have a big job like cutting up a chicken or cutting fibrous vegetables. Because these are very sharp, I use them with care. I like that the blades separate for easy cleaning.

Love these scissors. Just one question, they have a sharp bit protruding out the back of one of the handles. any ideas what this is for?