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Silky Mcusta Japanese Soft Handle Kitchen Scissors 165mm

SKU: JA641

£18.14(£21.77 inc VAT)

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These Japanese-made kitchen scissors from Mcusta are built around a fine-point stainless steel blade designed for precision prep work. At 165mm in overall length, they sit in a practical size range — compact enough for detailed work, with enough blade length to handle general cutting tasks without switching tools.

In a working kitchen environment, scissors of this type earn their place on the prep bench for tasks where a knife is either too slow or too unwieldy. Trimming herb stems, snipping spring onions, portioning soft shellfish, tidying garnishes — these are repetitive jobs that benefit from a tool designed specifically for the task. The fine-point blades allow for controlled, accurate cuts rather than the blunt compression you can get from lower-grade scissors.

The soft-grip handles are worth noting for any kitchen where scissors see sustained daily use. Prolonged cutting with hard plastic handles causes hand fatigue over a long prep shift; the cushioned grip on these reduces that. The large handle loops also accommodate different hand sizes without the snug, awkward fit that affects some scissor designs.

  • Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet prep environments
  • Fine-point blades suited to detailed garnish and herb work
  • Soft-grip handles reduce fatigue during extended prep sessions
  • Practical for a wide range of prep tasks beyond fine work

These scissors are well suited to smaller kitchens, café operations, and individual chef use. They are not a heavy-duty poultry or butchery scissor — operators needing to process harder materials regularly should consider a more robust option designed for that purpose.

If you are unsure whether these suit your prep requirements, the team is happy to point you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

Are these scissors suitable for heavy-duty tasks like cutting poultry bones?

No — these are precision prep scissors designed for fine work such as herb trimming, garnishes, and light shellfish tasks. For harder materials or high-volume butchery prep, a purpose-built heavy-duty kitchen scissor would be a more appropriate choice.

How should these scissors be cleaned and maintained in a commercial kitchen?

The stainless steel blades resist corrosion well in wet environments, but hand washing and drying is recommended to preserve the blade edge and the soft-grip handles over time. Many scissors of this type are not designed for repeated dishwasher cycles, so checking with the team before machine washing is worthwhile.

Are these a good choice for a chef who uses scissors throughout a full prep shift?

Yes — the soft-grip cushioned handles are specifically suited to sustained use, reducing the hand fatigue that comes with extended cutting sessions. They are a practical everyday prep tool rather than an occasional-use item.
Silky Mcusta Japanese Soft Handle Kitchen Scissors 165mm

£18.14(£21.77 inc VAT)

£18.14(£21.77 inc VAT)

These Japanese-made kitchen scissors from Mcusta are built around a fine-point stainless steel blade designed for precision prep work. At 165mm in overall length, they sit in a practical size range — compact enough for detailed work, with enough blade length to handle general cutting tasks without switching tools.

In a working kitchen environment, scissors of this type earn their place on the prep bench for tasks where a knife is either too slow or too unwieldy. Trimming herb stems, snipping spring onions, portioning soft shellfish, tidying garnishes — these are repetitive jobs that benefit from a tool designed specifically for the task. The fine-point blades allow for controlled, accurate cuts rather than the blunt compression you can get from lower-grade scissors.

The soft-grip handles are worth noting for any kitchen where scissors see sustained daily use. Prolonged cutting with hard plastic handles causes hand fatigue over a long prep shift; the cushioned grip on these reduces that. The large handle loops also accommodate different hand sizes without the snug, awkward fit that affects some scissor designs.

  • Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet prep environments
  • Fine-point blades suited to detailed garnish and herb work
  • Soft-grip handles reduce fatigue during extended prep sessions
  • Practical for a wide range of prep tasks beyond fine work

These scissors are well suited to smaller kitchens, café operations, and individual chef use. They are not a heavy-duty poultry or butchery scissor — operators needing to process harder materials regularly should consider a more robust option designed for that purpose.

If you are unsure whether these suit your prep requirements, the team is happy to point you in the right direction.