Kai DH3345 Seki Magoroku Kitchen Scissors
- Blade Length: 3.1 inches
- Blade Edge: Serrated
- Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Sep 10, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged, fully disassembling stainless shear built for hygiene as much as cutting; a straightforward buy for anyone tired of grime-caked kitchen scissors.
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ASIN: B079ZK83RBModel: DH3345Category: Kitchen Shears
Overview
Kai's Seki Magoroku DH3345 is an all-stainless kitchen shear that comes fully apart for washing, with a fine serrated edge for grip on slippery foods. Made in Japan, it suits cooks who want a shear they can actually sanitize.
The selling point here is not the cutting so much as what happens after: the forged one-piece blade splits at the pivot so both halves get a real wash instead of a wipe around a fixed rivet. That matters more for a shear than for a knife, since scissors get used on raw poultry and packaging alike. The fine serration is what keeps the edge biting into wet chicken skin or twine rather than sliding off it.
- All stainless steel, forged one-piece build
- Disassembles fully for washing
- Fine serrated non-slip cutting edge
- Made in Japan by Kai Corporation
Who it's for
Home cooks who use shears on poultry, herbs, and food packaging and want one they can take fully apart between raw-meat jobs. Not the pick for someone who wants a bulky multi-tool shear with a bottle opener or nutcracker notch built in.
Pros and cons
- Takes apart for a real from-scratch cleaning
- Serrated edge grips wet, round foods
- Forged stainless resists the usual corrosion
- No dishwasher guidance given in the listing
- Compact size, not built for heavy poultry bones
- No blade lock for closed storage mentioned
Performance notes
The one-piece forged blade separates into two halves at the pivot screw, so both blade faces can be scrubbed rather than wiped around a fixed joint. The fine serration along the edge is what keeps it biting into wet or round foods like chicken skin instead of sliding off. At 8.2 inches long it stays a hand-scale kitchen tool rather than a heavy-duty poultry shear.
Specifications
| Brand | KAI |
|---|---|
| Model | DH3345 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 3.1 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Weight | 0.35 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 8.2 × 3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel,Steel |
| Color | Sliver |
| Finish Types | Brushed |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | No |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Serrated |
| Product Style | DH3345 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Kitchen Scissors |
Closest rivals on specs
Shun DM7300 Multi Purpose Kitchen Shears- Blade Length 3.1 vs 3.5 inches (-11%)
LIVINGO Forged Kitchen Shears 8.5 Inch- Blade Length 3.1 vs 2.6 inches (+19%)
Gidli Kitchen Shears and Seafood Scissors Set- Blade Length 3.1 vs 3.5 inches (-11%)
- Item Weight 0.35 vs 0.3 pounds (+17%)
Frequently asked questions
Can the Kai DH3345 be taken fully apart for cleaning?
Yes, the shear's one-piece forged design separates so each half can be washed on its own.
What size is the Kai Magoroku DH3345 kitchen scissors?
It measures about 8.2 x 3.0 x 0.5 inches, sized for everyday kitchen tasks rather than heavy poultry cutting.