What Are Kitchen Shears Used For?

If you love to prepare food at home or are a professional chef, you probably already know the importance of a great pair of kitchen shears. However, if you are just starting, you may be wondering why you need them in your kitchen. This guide will answer that question.

Best Kitchen Shears Uses

Kitchen shears are versatile tools because their primary purpose is to snip woody herbs. Put down your Gourmet Acacia End Grain Cutting Board, and you can get this job done quickly. Kitchen shears are also ideal for cutting thin meats into bite-size pieces. They are also a great choice when cutting up vegetables and fruits to include in your favorite dishes. When you use kitchen shears, you will not smash bread when cutting it into cubes. If you have ever tried using scissors for cutting meat, you were probably unsuccessful. However, you can cut meat like raw chicken with Seido kitchen shears.

Kitchen Shears vs. Scissors

The terms kitchen shears and kitchen scissors are often used interchangeably, but there is a slight difference. Kitchen shears can do more heavy-duty tasks than kitchen scissors. For example, you can use kitchen shears to cut through bones, which is not something kitchen scissors can do. For this reason, shears are a great option for cutting meat.

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Benefits of Using Scissors in the Kitchen

While you can cut with both kitchen shears and kitchen scissors, the latter are used for precision work. Kitchen scissors are a suitable choice for cutting parchment paper, string, and other items that you need to use while cooking. The good news is that you can also accomplish these tasks with kitchen shears. Therefore, you do not need both tools in your kitchen.

How to Sharpen Kitchen Shears

Given that they are frequently used when preparing food, it stands to reason that you must know how to sharpen kitchen shears. One of the easiest ways to do so is with a piece of aluminum foil. Fold the foil over on itself so you end up with eight to 12 layers. Then, snip the aluminum foil with your kitchen shears.

Another way to sharpen your kitchen shears is to use 200-grit sandpaper. Simply rub the sandpaper over the blade. While doing this, watch the blade's angle so you do not accidentally change it.

If your kitchen shears seem harder to open than when they were new, put a drop of food-grade oil on the part that holds the two blades together. Ensure that you wipe off any excess.

How to Wash and Care for Kitchen Shears

Caring for kitchen shears is as simple as wiping them down with a wet cloth. However, you must pay particular attention to where the blades meet because bacteria love to hide there. Then, dry them with a dry cloth. Alternatively, you can put Seido kitchen shears in the dishwasher and wash them with your other utensils and dishes.

FAQs: Seido Kitchen Shears

Q: Do Seido kitchen shears have an adjustable center axis?

A: Seido kitchen shears have a rust-proof adjustable center axis. If your shears are too wobbly, you can tighten the screw a little. Alternatively, if they are a little too hard to open and close, simply loosen it.

Q: What are the advantages of heat-forged stainless steel kitchen shears?

A: Heat-forging removes impurities from the stainless steel. This process makes the shears tougher, so you can easily cut through bones and other substances.

Q: What is the blade length on Seido kitchen shears?

A: Seido kitchen shears have a 4-inch blade length. This makes them an excellent choice for your kitchen because they are small enough to get into tight spaces. Consequently, they are light enough to use repeatedly.

Q: Do Seido kitchen shears have detachable blades?

A: The blades on Seido kitchen shears are detachable, making them much easier to clean.

Unlock Your Kitchen's Potential With Shears!

You will find yourself turning to Seido Shears often when you include them in your kitchen because they are the perfect accompaniment to the Japanese Master Chef Knife, 8-Piece Set. The shears are made from forged steel so you can even cut bones with them. Their 4-inch blade is the ideal size for many tasks in your kitchen. There is no need to consider kitchen shears vs. scissors because you can use Seido kitchen shears for so many different tasks.

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