The Best Lightweight Kitchen Shears Are Finally in Stock

When it comes to the kitchen tools I reach for the most, a chef’s knife and cutting board would probably top the list. But right after those come my kitchen shears, which have become almost as indispensable. A solid pair of kitchen scissors is truly one of the most versatile tools a home cook can own, up to the tasks of deboning and spatchcocking a chicken and snipping herbs or leafy veggies.

Of course, I’m not just talking about any old pair of kitchen shears. After a decade of using the one that came with the cheap Ikea knife block I purchased post-college, I finally upgraded to Material’s The Good Shears last year and they’ve been a total game changer. In fact, I love them so much that I wanted to send a few pairs to family members, only to find they’d gone out of stock. So, I joined the waitlist and was thrilled when, many months later, they popped back up again this week. Not only are they back in stock, but they’re also on sale.

Material The Good Shears

Ranked as our pick for best lightweight kitchen shears, The Good Shears truly live up to the praise. They’re sturdy, but not bulky, striking the perfect balance between functionality and ease of use. Their modern, minimalist design is another standout feature — I display them on my wooden stand (also from Material) along with all of my other major cutlery. As our testing editor Jennifer Zyman said, “These were the most precise [scissors I tested] due to their pointed blades and lightness.”

Aside from looking good, these scissors are easy to use and clean. They come apart easily, allowing for thorough cleaning — even the rubber pads on the handles are removable. All of these pieces are dishwasher-safe, and even after numerous washes, they continue to look and perform like new. There’s no dulling, no warping, and no decline in performance, which is a testament to their quality and durability.

I truly reach for my Material kitchen scissors daily. A short, but nowhere near exhaustive list of things they can handle: breaking down a whole chicken, snipping meat for stir-fries, cutting slices of pizza, “chopping” salads, trimming pie dough, and slicing open packaging. It’s become the cutting implement I reach for when I’m trying to save myself from washing a cutting board.

If you’re looking for lightweight shears that are easy to handle, easy to clean, and built to last, don’t miss your chance to score a deal on these editor-approved kitchen shears that are a staple in my kitchen.

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