by J.A. Henckels
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Lightweight but powerful, these 8-inch kitchen shears cut food, flowers, paper, cardboard, even carpet. They're balanced in the hand and work equally well for right-handers and left-handers. Blades formed from high-carbon stainless steel curve inward so they meet in only one place at any given position and cutting action is smooth and exact. One blade's microscopic serrations prevent slippage. Stainless-steel insets in the rugged fiberglass-enforced plastic handles twist open bottle and jar caps. The shears are dishwasher-safe, but hand washing better protects the blade edges. --Fred Brack
This pair of German shears, with its high-style plastic handles, is rugged and razor-sharp, and features one serrated blade for better cutting. The high-carbon steel blades taper to a fine point for easy piercing. Notches just below the handle turn the 8" scissors into a bottle opener when the handle is closed. Use these to snip chives, cut string for trussing poultry or to cut parchment paper for cake pans..