Kershaw Taskmaster Shears

by Kershaw

Product Features

• TaskMaster shears are multipurpose tools
• In addition to handling a wide variety of cutting tasks, they include a nutcracker
• Taskmaster non-slip handle; overall: 8 7/8 inch (22.5 cm); weight: 5.1 oz
• Shears un-hinge for easy cleaning; metal insert opens bottle caps
• 4-inch long blades; limited, lifetime warranty; made in japan

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Made from high-carbon, cutlery-grade stainless steel, these well-made shears are great for a variety of uses--from cutting pizza to cleaning just-caught fish. They combine a straight edge with a serrated edge for maximum versatility. Plus, this handy kitchen tool’s bonus features are numerous. A lid lifter pries under rolled metal lids to raise them quickly and easily, while its unique handle design helps grip the lids of tough-to-open jars. Other highlights include a bottle opener, nutcracker, and bone notch for grabbing game or poultry bones. Blades un-hinge for easy clean-up, and are safe to clean in the dishwasher. Ideal for trimming meat, snipping herbs, or cutting flowers, these shears are as useful for the hunter, fisherman, or outdoors lover as they are for the home cook. --Mary Park

Product Description

TaskMaster Shears are multipurpose tools. In addition to handling a wide variety of cutting tasks, they include a nutcracker, jar opener, bone notch, lid lifter and screwdriver tips. For easy cleaning, the blades fully separate.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IMMEW
• Item model number: 1120X
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,416 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #40 in Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Shears

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Knew??!, February 9, 2006

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NuJoi "Create with me" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kershaw Taskmaster Shears (Kitchen)

This is my third pair of kitchen shears. The first was $10 and lasted a week. I thought the second pair was just fine until my Shun shears arrived. These cut well and are also very smooth while cutting. They fit my hand nicely. I can really feel the difference in quality. These can perform different functions -- opening bottles, jar opener, nut cracker -- one blade has a curve in it to accomodate bone. I love that they are dishwasher safe.

I probably wouldn't have purchashed these if I were not completing a Shun set. But now that I have them, this is what I should have been using all along.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars would never buy a shear without a bone notch, February 7, 2007

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fatmav - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kershaw Taskmaster Shears (Kitchen)

We've tried a couple shears over the years and this one model stands out because of

(1) its bone notch,
(2) its solid feel, and
(3) its ability to be taken apart for cleaning.

The last two are apparently mutually exclusive for some brands... Fortunately, the hinge is very sturdy on this one after you put the shears together.

Try to cut a chicken and you will know the difference.

P.S. Shun and Kershaw brands are both owned by Kai.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shun Makes High Quality Items, November 27, 2005

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Vyshtia (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kershaw Taskmaster Shears (Kitchen)

I love Shun and I love these kitchen shears. The whole thing is very heavy duty and feels of quality and durability. If you open it up all the way, it unhinges very easily for ease of cleaning. When you put it back together, it's solid again. It's very easy to do and does not sacrifice sturdiness. These are all purpose kitchen shears and I can't think of any improvements. The handle is made of some heavy duty plastic that's lines for non-slip. It's very rugged and utilitarian, but I'm not that hot about plastic. Luckily, it looks good and the quality and feel still can't be beat.