Scissors are an essential tool in any kitchen, but they often receive little attention than other utensils. Used properly, kitchen scissors can be a great help. Here's how to get the most out of them.

Choosing the right kitchen scissors

When it comes to cooking, it is advisable to have a pair of scissors whose performance is suitable for this task. Of course, you should never use the same scissors that you use for DIY or fabric cutting.

blade to facilitate neat cutting. The wide blade provides a uniform cutting power along the entire cutting edge, and the thin blade is ideal for piercing and guiding the cut.

Hot-forged scissors are robust, durable and have a high cutting performance to ensure efficient work.

Also, to avoid hygiene problems, it is essential that they are made of stainless steel.

Using your kitchen shears correctly

Even if it seems obvious, it is important to use your scissors correctly to get the most out of them. To cut, hold the food in one hand and the scissors in the other. Use the wider blades to cut and the thinner blades to guide the cut. When cutting particularly hard foods, you can use the lower part of the blade as a lever to cut more efficiently.

The list of foods that can be cut with good kitchen scissors is endless: meat, fish, cold cuts, octopus, vegetables, pastry and pizza base, fruit... At 3 Claveles we have several models of multi-purpose scissors and others that are more specific to certain products. Choose the most suitable scissors for each use and you will see that their performance is more efficient.

Extend the life of your kitchen shears by maintaining them properly.

Kitchen shears must be kept sharp to cut effectively. A dull blade will not only make cutting more difficult, but will also increase the risk of injury. To keep your scissors sharp, take them to a professional sharpener when necessary.

After each use, it is important to clean your kitchen scissors properly to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. Wash the blades with soap and hot wáter, and dry them. If there is food residue on the blades, use a soft brush to remove it.

It is also important to store your kitchen shears in good condition. Keep them out of reach of children and, if possible, store them in a case in a drawer with other kitchen utensils or in a knives block.