Shun DM7300 Multi Purpose Kitchen Shears

Overview

A pair of multi-purpose kitchen shears from Shun with 420J2 stainless steel blades, a bone notch, bottle opener and nutcracker built into the handles, and blades that detach for cleaning. Suited to cooks who want one heavy-duty pair of shears to cover poultry, packaging and odd jobs rather than a basic scissor.

What separates these from a plain pair of kitchen scissors is the handle design: a bone notch for cracking small bones, a bottle opener and a nutcracker built into the same tool, alongside multi-function tips that work as a jar opener or screwdriver. The 420J2 stainless blades carry a serrated edge meant to grip and cut through tougher material than a smooth blade would manage cleanly. The blades separate from the handles for cleaning, addressing the buildup that solid-hinge kitchen shears can trap around the pivot.

• 420J2 stainless steel serrated blades
• Bone notch, bottle opener and nutcracker in one tool
• Detachable blades for full cleaning
• Handcrafted in Japan

Who it's for

Cooks who want a single heavy-duty shear for poultry, packaging, jar lids and the occasional bottle or nut are the fit here. Someone who only needs light herb-snipping scissors does not need the added bulk of the bone notch and nutcracker features.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The 420J2 stainless blades hold a serrated edge specifically to grip tougher material like poultry skin and cartilage rather than sliding off it the way a smooth blade can. Because the blades detach from the handles, the pivot area and serration can be cleaned fully instead of trapping residue the way fixed-hinge shears do.

Specifications

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