{"product_id":"zuiko-japanese-stainless-steel-kitchen-shears-detachable-dishwasher-safe","title":"Zuiko All-Stainless Steel Japanese Kitchen Shears 190mm  – Take-Apart \u0026 Dishwasher Safe","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eZuiko All-Stainless Steel Japanese Kitchen Shears (190mm \/ 7.5\")\u003c\/b\u003e are heavy-duty, commercial-grade culinary shears engineered in Sakai, Osaka—Japan’s historic cutlery capital—by Fukui Co., Ltd. Crafted from solid stainless cutlery steel with zero plastic components, these shears feature a fine micro-serrated blade edge designed to grip slippery ingredients like chicken skin, whole fish, green onions, and dried kombu without slippage. The two blades instantly separate when opened wide for zero-harborage sanitization, and the entire unit is dishwasher safe and heat-resistant up to 180°C (356°F) for boiling-water sterilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \/ Producer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eZuiko \/ Fukui Co., Ltd. (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetachable All-Metal Culinary Kitchen Shears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Body Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHigh-Grade Japanese Stainless Cutlery Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; 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mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e190 mm (7.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e65 mm (2.6\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e75 mm (3.0\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e12 mm (0.47\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 10;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e155 g (5.5 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 11;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUp to 180°C (356°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 12;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDishwasher Safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 13;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTraditional Japanese Presentation Gift Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 14; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHygienic All-Stainless Monobloc Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged entirely from food-grade stainless cutlery steel without glued rubber grips, crevices, or plastic handles that can degrade, trap grease, or harbor bacteria over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTool-Free Take-Apart Mechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e The two halves separate smoothly when opened past 90 degrees, allowing unrestricted access to clean and sanitize the inner pivot joint where food debris typically gathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMicro-Serrated Cutting Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultra-fine serrations machined along the cutting blade bite directly into slippery surfaces—such as poultry skin, raw squid, shellfish membranes, and fibrous kelp (\u003ci\u003ekombu\u003c\/i\u003e)—preventing the food from sliding forward during cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Temperature Sterilization (180°C \/ 356°F):\u003c\/b\u003e Built to withstand commercial dishwasher cycles, steam cleaning, and direct immersion in boiling water for rigorous hygiene standards in home and professional kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndividually Hand-Matched Serial Stamp:\u003c\/b\u003e Every left and right blade is ground and tensioned as a dedicated pair. Both halves are stamped with matching identification numbers to ensure pairs remain matched when washed in busy multi-shear environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare, Sanitization \u0026amp; Usage Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use Notice:\u003c\/b\u003e Zuiko Kitchen Shears are precision food-preparation tools engineered for snipping herbs, trimming vegetables, segmenting poultry skin\/joints, and prepping boneless meats. \u003cb\u003eDo not use them to cut dense beef\/pork bones, thick frozen blocks, wire, or heavy packaging\u003c\/b\u003e, as excessive lateral torque can dull or burr the finely matched edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeparation \u0026amp; Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Open the handles past their standard cutting angle until the interlocking pin aligns with the release slot, then lift the two blades apart. Wash thoroughly by hand or place both separated halves flat in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoiling Water Sanitization:\u003c\/b\u003e Safe for immersion in boiling water up to 180°C (356°F) to eliminate raw poultry or seafood pathogens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrying \u0026amp; Reassembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry thoroughly before storing. To reassemble, align the matching numbered halves at the release angle, snap the interlocking pin into place, and close the handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e Minor surface scuffs or fine tooling marks on the raw stainless body are normal byproducts of traditional Japanese workshop grinding and hand-fitting; they do not compromise cutting geometry or corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do the Zuiko shears separate for cleaning, and do they fall apart during normal cutting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe shears utilize a secure interlocking cam pivot. They cannot separate during standard kitchen prep; the detachment notch only engages when the handles are deliberately swung open past 90 degrees. Once opened wide, the two halves lift apart effortlessly without tools, allowing you to scrub the pivot area clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan the Zuiko shears cut through poultry bones?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese shears are optimized for culinary trimming, such as cutting skin-on chicken thighs, snipping through wing joints, slicing cartilage, and spatchcocking chickens along the soft rib cage. However, they are not designed to cut through dense, load-bearing mammalian bones (such as beef or pork bones) or hard frozen items, which can misalign the hand-fitted blade tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy are numbers stamped onto each blade half?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach pair of Zuiko shears is hand-ground, tensioned, and finished as a matched set in Sakai. Fukui Co. stamps matching identification numbers on both halves so that if multiple pairs are taken apart and washed together in a restaurant or busy prep line, you can instantly reassemble the exact matching components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre these shears truly 100% dishwasher safe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes. Unlike shears with plastic handles or soft polymer grip inserts that warp and retain moisture, Zuiko shears are forged entirely from solid stainless cutlery steel rated to 180°C (356°F). They are fully dishwasher-safe and can be safely sanitized in boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukui Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67733389836538,"sku":"F-113046","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/4399\/5970\/files\/Zuikokitchenshears0.jpg?v=1792011690","url":"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/zuiko-japanese-stainless-steel-kitchen-shears-detachable-dishwasher-safe","provider":"Hasu-Seizo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}