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Commercial Grade Kitchen Shears Engineered for Precision Food Preparation and Everyday Professional Use
The Wüsthof Come Apart Kitchen Shears are designed to withstand the rigorous demands of professional kitchens, offering exceptional cutting power, durability, and versatility. Featuring precision stainless steel blades and a convenient come apart design, these premium shears provide effortless performance for food preparation while allowing thorough cleaning for superior kitchen hygiene.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field Tested Data |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Brand | Wüsthof |
| Model / Series Line | 5558-1 Classic |
| Material Composition | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | Precision Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length | 3 Inches |
| Overall Dimensions | 8" L × 4" W |
| Product Weight | 5.3 oz |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Disassembly Design | Come Apart Construction for Easy Cleaning |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
Core Operational Features
Professional Grade Stainless Steel Blades: Precision ground stainless steel blades deliver clean, controlled cuts through herbs, poultry, vegetables, packaging, and other kitchen preparation tasks with consistent performance.
Come Apart Construction: The innovative detachable design allows the blades to separate quickly for thorough cleaning and maintenance, helping promote superior hygiene in busy kitchen environments.
Ergonomic Ambidextrous Design: Designed for comfortable operation by both left and right handed users, the balanced construction provides excellent control while reducing hand fatigue during extended food preparation.
Durable Powder Coated Finish: The protective powder coated finish enhances durability while maintaining the shears' refined professional appearance through repeated daily use.
Multi Purpose Kitchen Performance: Built to handle a wide range of cutting tasks, these shears are an indispensable tool for trimming meats, preparing herbs, opening food packaging, and numerous everyday culinary applications.
Professional Applications
Ideal for commercial kitchens, restaurants, catering operations, butcher stations, and serious home cooks. Perfect for trimming poultry, cutting fresh herbs, preparing seafood, opening packaging, portioning ingredients, and completing a wide variety of precision kitchen tasks.
Why Professionals Choose It
Professional chefs rely on Wüsthof kitchen shears for their dependable cutting performance, robust stainless steel construction, and practical come apart design. Combining precision, durability, and easy maintenance, they provide the versatility required for fast paced food preparation while maintaining the high quality standards expected from professional kitchen tools.
Care & Maintenance
Separate the blades after use for thorough cleaning with warm water and a mild detergent. Dry each component completely before reassembling and storing. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the blade edges and powder coated finish. Avoid dishwasher cleaning and prolonged moisture exposure to maintain optimal cutting performance and long term durability.