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Self-Opening Kitchen Shears

Rating: 98%
8 Review(s)
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Product Details


The Self-Opening Kitchen Shears are specially designed to make food preparation and everyday cutting tasks easier for people with reduced hand strength, arthritis or limited dexterity. Their spring-loaded mechanism automatically reopens the blades after each cut, reducing the effort required and making repetitive cutting more comfortable.

Large ergonomic handles, including an oversized finger loop, allow the user to apply pressure using several fingers rather than relying on grip strength alone. This provides greater control and makes the shears easier to use than conventional scissors. Strong stainless steel blades deliver reliable cutting performance for a variety of kitchen tasks, while the integrated safety lock keeps the blades securely closed when not in use.

Ideal for home kitchens and care environments, these shears provide a practical solution for anyone who finds standard scissors difficult to operate.

Key User Benefits


  • Spring mechanism automatically reopens the blades after each cut
  • Large ergonomic handles reduce hand strain during use
  • Oversized finger loop provides extra leverage and control
  • Strong stainless steel blades offer long-lasting performance
  • Safety lock keeps the shears securely closed for storage
  • Ideal for people with arthritis, weak grip or limited dexterity

Product Specifications


  • Length: 22cm (8.7")
  • Weight: 131g
  • Material: Stainless steel blades
  • Spring-loaded self-opening mechanism
  • Integrated safety lock

Customer Reviews

  1. Rating 100%

    Great

    Review by L. Thornley Posted on 01/12/2024 14:41:37
    Really easy to use these scissors.

  2. Rating 100%

    Easy to use

    Review by G.E Posted on 08/10/2024 14:57:36
    Very easy to cut with. Bit fiddly to lock and unlock so for my mum we just always leave them open.

  3. Rating 100%

    Great scissors/shears

    Review by D Walders Posted on 08/10/2024 07:26:18
    This is the second pair of shears I have bought from this superb store. They make it so easy for me to use them with my arthritic hands. Price is very good as is fast postage.

  4. Rating 100%

    Buying another pair...

    Review by W. Wright Posted on 23/09/2024 10:18:11
    Wonderful. wish they made other size blades too.

  5. Rating 100%

    Great.

    Review by Sara Posted on 07/09/2024 14:53:00
    Yet another pair of these scissors, only because I will keep trimming the stalks of flowers, not a good thing. New ones for best, old ones for stalks. Very easy to use, mine travel on my inside rollator, always with me and forever useful.

  6. Rating 80%

    Very happy!!

    Review by S. RENDELL Posted on 29/06/2024 17:29:22
    Very happy.

  7. Rating 100%

    Great to use

    Review by d. walders Posted on 25/04/2024 07:14:11
    Tried these for first time today and they are so comfy to use as normal scissors are very uncomfortable but these cause no discomfort whatsoever. I would wholeheartedly recommend these to all.

  8. Rating 100%

    Makes life easier

    Review by l. stephens Posted on 11/09/2023 14:33:39
    I have ra and these have made cutting up items, particularly chicken really easy.

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