X-Chef Multipurpose 5 Blade Herb Scissors
- Shear
- Stainless Steel
- 1
- 1
- More reviewed than 61%
A 5-blade stainless herb shear with a cleaning comb and blade cover, built for fast herb snipping rather than general kitchen cutting.
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How it ranks among the 20 shears we track
4.2★ across 5,345 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,345 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A 5-blade stainless steel herb shear with a cleaning comb and a protective cover, built to snip fresh herbs like basil and chives directly onto a plate rather than chopping them on a board.
Five blades held by a steel rivet let one snip do roughly the work of ten knife chops, useful for portioning herbs quickly rather than mincing them fine on a board. The included comb exists for clearing herb bits caught between the blades, which is the main upkeep issue with any multi-blade shear.
- 5 stainless steel blades
- Included cleaning comb
- Protective blade cover
- Dishwasher safe
Who it's for
Cooks who use fresh herbs often and want to skip the cutting board for a quick snip straight onto food. Not a replacement for a chef's knife on tougher tasks like mincing garlic or dicing vegetables.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Snips herbs in one motion instead of repeated knife chops
- Dishwasher safe stainless steel
- Cover protects blades and fingers in storage
- Not suited to dense or fibrous cutting tasks
- Comb cleaning is an extra step beyond a single-blade scissor
Performance notes
Five parallel blades multiply a single snip into several cuts, faster than a knife for loose herbs but not intended for anything with structure like a stalk or stem. Because five close-set blades trap more residue than a single-blade scissor, the included comb becomes a real part of cleanup even though the blades themselves are dishwasher safe.
Specifications
| Brand | X-Chef |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 7.5 × 3.1 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel,Steel |
| Color | Green |
| Finish Types | Brushed |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Blade Edge | 5 Blades |
| Product Style | Classic |
| Item Highlight | Kitchen Herb Shears Herb Cutter with Safety Cover and Cleaning Comb for Chopping Basil Chive Parsley (Green) |
| Item Type Name | Herb Scissors, X-Chef Multipurpose 5 Blade Kitchen Herb Shears Herb Cutter with Safety Cover and Cleaning Comb for Chopping Basil Chive Parsley (Green) |
| Point Style | Classic |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in shears.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Chef Multipurpose 5 Blade Herb ScissorsThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 5,345 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Henckels Kitchen Scissors Multi-purpose kitchen shears Made in JapanHenckels | 4.8 / 5 | 4,587 | 4.8 / 5 |
| KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears with Protective Sheath Durable Stainless Steel…KitchenAid | 4.8 / 5 | 70,238 | 4.7 / 5 |
| iBayam Kitchen Scissors Shears All Purpose Heavy DutyiBayam | 4.8 / 5 | 57,407 | 4.7 / 5 |
| OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears and Herb ScissorsOXO | 4.8 / 5 | 13,214 | 4.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the X-Chef shears
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the X-Chef herb scissor best used for?
Snipping fresh herbs such as basil or chives directly onto food, the listing describes it as replacing about ten knife chops per snip.
Is the X-Chef herb scissor dishwasher safe?
Yes, it is stainless steel and listed as dishwasher safe.
Does it include a way to clean between the blades?
Yes, a cleaning comb is included to clear herbs from between the five blades.