Wusthof Kitchen Shears 8"
- 8 inch shears, brushed stainless steel
- Come-apart design for cleaning and resharpening
- High carbon stainless steel blades
- Ambidextrous handles
- Bone notch and steel teeth that twist open caps
- 4 ounces item weight
- Lifetime warranty against defects
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Come-apart kitchen shears with stainless blades, a bone notch and ambidextrous handles. Care guidance conflicts: one note says hand wash, another says dishwasher safe but hand washing is gentler on the blades.
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ASIN: B0000631ZMModel: 5558
Overview
A kitchen worktop covered in herbs, string and packaging is where these Wusthof come-apart shears get used. The two halves separate for cleaning, and the handles are synthetic.
Separable halves make thorough cleaning possible, and the list of jobs from herbs to cardboard shows the range. Care instructions differ across the listing, and a screw cap must be lifted before the blades will separate.
Who it's for
A left- or right-handed cook who wants shears that come apart for cleaning and can open jars and bottles. People who put everything in the dishwasher should note the hand wash advice.
Pros and cons
- Come-apart blades for cleaning
- Cap-opening teeth in handles
- Conflicting care guidance
- Hand washing advised
- Screw cap must be lifted to separate
Performance notes
The blades curve inward so they meet at one point at any position, which makes the cutting action smooth and exact. Serrations on one blade stop slippage, and the screw cap lifts so the shears come apart for resharpening. Steel teeth in the handles twist open bottle and jar caps.
Specifications
| Brand | Wusthof |
|---|---|
| Model | 5558 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 8 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 8"L x 0.5"W |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Types | Brushed |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty against manufactures defect. |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Kitchen Shears |
| Product Style | Classic |
Frequently asked questions
Are the Wusthof 5558 shears poultry shears?
The listing does not call them poultry shears. It describes general kitchen shears for food, flowers, paper, cardboard and even carpet.
Can the Wusthof 5558 shears go in the dishwasher?
The care guidance conflicts. One description says hand wash, while another says dishwasher safe but hand washing better protects the blade edges.
How do the Wusthof 5558 shears come apart?
A plastic cap on the screw securing the blades can be lifted, so the shears can be taken apart for cleaning and resharpening.