Kershaw Taskmaster Shears
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KershawBrand: Kershaw
Release Date: 2009-07-01
Model: 1120X
Product features:
- TaskMaster Shears are multipurpose tools.
- In addition to handling a wide variety of cutting tasks, they include a nutcracker, jar opener, bone notch, lid lifter and screwdriver tips. For easy cleaning, the blades fully separate.
- SPECIFICATIONS: Handle: Taskmaster non-slip handle; Overall: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); Weight: 5.1 oz.
- Shears un-hinge for easy cleaning; metal insert opens bottle caps
- 4-inch long blades; limited, lifetime warranty; made in Japan
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Kershaw Taskmaster Shears
Customer Review: Very uncomfortable handles
Summary: 3 Stars
I am an average-sized male (5'10") and the handles are very uncomfortable - they are too small and poorly configured. Yes, I realize that they want this usable by both right- and left-handed people, but I have used other ambidextrous scissors that are much better.
Details: I can fit only two fingers inside the handles. If I use my index and middle fingers, the extremely poor fit of the other handle to the thumb is not just uncomfortable, but severely limits how far I can open the blades and how much cutting force I can generate with a natural motion.
What I have settled on is having the middle and ring fingers inside the handle. It seems _very_ strange having the index finger in front of the handle, but it allows adequate motion of the blades and allows me to generate enough force to cut medium chicken bones.
With this grip, my little finger does not quite fit inside the handle, but having it outside puts too much space between it and the ring finger and thus feels "unnatural". However, this doesn't impede the use of the scissors.
I find myself using a knife when scissors were probably the better choice. But for opening jars/bottles, I do find myself using them in preference to my other tools.
Description of Kershaw Taskmaster Shears
TaskMaster Shears are multipurpose tools. In addition to handling a wide variety of cutting tasks, they include a nutcracker, jar opener, bone notch, lid lifter and screwdriver tips. For easy cleaning, the blades fully separate.Made from high-carbon, cutlery-grade stainless steel, these well-made shears are great for a variety of uses--from cutting pizza to cleaning just-caught fish. They combine a straight edge with a serrated edge for maximum versatility. Plus, this handy kitchen tool's bonus features are numerous. A lid lifter pries under rolled metal lids to raise them quickly and easily, while its unique handle design helps grip the lids of tough-to-open jars. Other highlights include a bottle opener, nutcracker, and bone notch for grabbing game or poultry bones. Blades un-hinge for easy clean-up, and are safe to clean in the dishwasher. Ideal for trimming meat, snipping herbs, or cutting flowers, these shears are as useful for the hunter, fisherman, or outdoors lover as they are for the home cook. --Mary Park
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