We compared two heavy duty kitchen scissors: the Sabatier Professional All Purpose Kitchen Scissors and the Heavy Duty Kitchen Shears 2-Pack.
What we looked at
Blade length, grip, dishwasher safety, guarantee, pack size, and price.
The verdict
If you want one 22cm stainless steel pair with soft-grip handles and a 25-year guarantee, the Sabatier is the pick at £15.09. If you would rather save £6.60 and get two 8.5 inch pairs, the 2-pack is the alternative, at £8.49.
A £15.09 single 22cm pair with soft-grip handles and a 25-year guarantee.
A £8.49 pack of two 8.5 inch shears with soft-grip handles.
Sabatier Professional All Purpose Kitchen Scissors, 22cm — Brand Pick
Intended for: Marketed as heavy duty 22cm stainless steel kitchen scissors with soft, non-slip grip handles suited to left and right hands, for trimming chicken legs or cutting through small bones, as well as herbs, vegetables and packaging, dishwasher safe and backed by a 25-year guarantee. Carries 4.6 stars from 1.8K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 25-year guarantee per the listing
- 22cm stainless steel blades with a non-slip soft-grip handle
- Suited to left and right hands
- Dishwasher safe
Worth knowing
- Costs £6.60 more than the 2-pack on these listings
- Smaller review history than the 2-pack (1.8K vs 38.1K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want a single, well-made pair
- Anyone who wants a long guarantee
- Those who trim poultry and small bones
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a spare pair
Heavy Duty Kitchen Shears, 2-Pack Stainless Steel Kitchen Scissors — Best Value 2-Pack
Intended for: Marketed as a 2-pack of heavy duty 8.5 inch kitchen scissors in hardened stainless steel with soft comfort-grip handles in different colours, dishwasher safe, said to cut through cardboard, twine, meat, vegetables, poultry, fish and herbs. Carries 4.5 stars from 38.1K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Sabatier on these listings, at £8.49 for two
- 2 pairs in one pack, in different handle colours
- Hardened stainless steel with soft comfort-grip handles
- Enormous review history (38.1K ratings)
Worth knowing
- No stated long guarantee, unlike the Sabatier's 25 years
- Listing carries an international-product notice about terms and labelling
Best for
- Buyers who want two pairs for the price
- Anyone who wants colour-coded handles
- Those who want the largest review base
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a single premium pair
- Anyone who wants a stated 25-year guarantee
