Wusthof Classic white kitchen scissors 1040294901
Wüsthof Classic white kitchen scissors is a practical cutting tool for herbs, packaging and suitable food-preparation tasks. Shears handle awkward cuts that do not suit a chef's knife and provide controlled leverage through the handles.
This is part of Arima's considered Wüsthof edit: functional equipment chosen for real preparation rather than display alone. The Classic White format is matched to this product's intended role.
Product Details
The Wüsthof Classic white kitchen scissors brings the Classic White approach to a kitchen shears. It is designed to work with controlled technique, an appropriate board or work surface, and care suited to the product.
- Purpose: practical cutting tool for herbs, packaging and suitable food-preparation tasks.
- Series construction: forged X50CrMoV15 stainless steel with a full tang and white triple-riveted handle.
Why We Love It: A Former Chef's View
Arima Homewares was founded by a former chef whose experience spans fine-dining, steakhouse, bakery and catering kitchens, including cooking for royalty and internationally renowned artists. She and her husband built Arima around one idea: professional kitchen experience, translated into honest guidance for home cooks.
“Good kitchen shears protect your knife from jobs it should never do. Keep them for food and packaging tasks, wash them promptly and dry the pivot carefully. For this configuration, I would prioritise control, fit and the task it is genuinely designed to perform.”
Arima Homewares is an Australian family-owned business operating from its Sydney warehouse since 2018 and an authorised Wüsthof stockist. Learn more about Arima Homewares.
Best For
- Herbs and light food preparation
- Kitchen packaging
- Suitable poultry tasks where specified
- Everyday utility cutting
Not Designed For
- Wire and non-kitchen materials
- Using the tips as pry tools
- Storing while damp
Specifications & Care
| Brand | Wüsthof |
| Series | Classic White |
| Product type | kitchen shears |
| Manufacturing method | Forged |
| Hardness | 58 HRC |
| Handle | White resilient synthetic handle, triple riveted |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms |
Care & Maintenance
- Hand wash promptly after food preparation.
- Dry the blades, handles and pivot thoroughly.
- If the shears pull apart, separate only as directed for cleaning and reassemble carefully.
- Do not use kitchen shears on wire or hard non-food materials.
Complete the setup with suitable knife sharpening tools and knife-friendly chopping boards.
Choosing the Right Kitchen Shears
Choose pull-apart shears when thorough cleaning around the pivot is a priority, and purpose-built poultry shears when stronger leverage is required.
Compare the complete Wüsthof knife collection or browse the broader chef knife collection.
About Wüsthof
Founded in Solingen more than 200 years ago, Wüsthof remains family-owned in its seventh generation. Its knives are still crafted in Solingen, Germany. Classic White keeps the familiar forged Classic profile and triple-riveted construction in a clean white finish. Arima selects the range for quality, functionality and timeless design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the kitchen shears best used for?
Herbs and light food preparation, Kitchen packaging, Suitable poultry tasks where specified, Everyday utility cutting.
Is this Wüsthof product made in Germany?
Wüsthof has been based in Solingen, Germany for more than 200 years. Refer to the product specifications above for the listed origin of this particular item.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is recommended. Wash promptly with mild detergent where appropriate, then dry thoroughly before storage.
How should it be maintained?
Hand wash promptly after food preparation. Dry the blades, handles and pivot thoroughly. If the shears pull apart, separate only as directed for cleaning and reassemble carefully. Do not use kitchen shears on wire or hard non-food materials.
Does it include a warranty?
Manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms.