Kershaw
Kershaw Taskmaster Shears
Best multi-tool for versatile home and workshop utility.
Discover the versatility of Kershaw Taskmaster Shears, your go-to tool for a multitude of tasks. Perfect for the kitchen, these shears excel at snipping fresh herbs and opening food packages with ease. Beyond the kitchen, they prove invaluable for cutting through cord, twine, and rope, as well as opening mail and other packages. Integrated features like a nutcracker, jar opener, bone notch, and screwdriver tips add to their functionality, making them a true multi-purpose solution for everyday needs.
$35.44
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
25
/ 469
#25 in Kitchen Shears
Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
Blade material
Stainless steel
/ Stainless steel
Who it's for
- Home cooks needing an all-in-one kitchen utility tool
- Outdoor enthusiasts requiring heavy-duty, long-lasting gear
- Sanitation-focused users who prioritize easy cleaning and maintenance
Who should skip it
- Chefs performing delicate tasks or long-duration prep work
- Users sensitive to hand fatigue during repetitive cutting
- Cooks lacking specialized sharpening tools or technical skills
Performance breakdown
Cutting Versatility
Serrated blades handle everything from delicate herbs to heavy-duty cordage.
Multi-tool Utility
Integrated features like the nutcracker and screwdriver add genuine daily value.
Maintenance Ease
Separable blades make deep cleaning and sharpening a simple, stress-free task.
Ergonomic Comfort
Ambidextrous handles provide a secure grip for extended cutting sessions.
Build Robustness
Stainless steel construction offers reliable strength for demanding household projects.
Cleaning Convenience
Hand-wash requirement prevents the convenience of quick dishwasher cycles.
Key Specs
Blade material
Stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Blade length
3.5 inches
Overall length
8.9 inches
Weight
5.1 ounces
Blade edge
Serrated
Handle grip
Ergonomic Grip
Locking mechanism
Yes
Features
- Versatile multi-purpose design for kitchen and household tasks
- Serrated blade for cutting tough or fibrous materials
- Integrated tools: nutcracker, jar opener, bone notch, screwdrivers
- Blades separate for easy and thorough cleaning
- Durable high-performance stainless steel blades
- Comfortable glass-filled nylon handles with over-mold grip
- Secure locking mechanism for safe use
- Ambidextrous design for left or right-handed use
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Kershaw Taskmaster Shears for their exceptional build quality and reliable performance across many uses. The high carbon stainless steel blades maintain a sharp edge, easily handling tough materials like poultry bones and thick cardboard, distinguishing them from standard shears. A key highlight is the innovative take apart design, which simplifies hygienic cleaning, essential for kitchen tasks. While some users noted the initial weight or stiffness of the mechanism, these minor points are quickly forgotten due to the shears' superior versatility. Features like the bone notch and integrated openers add significant value. Users consider these shears a worthwhile long term investment due to their rugged reliability and multi-functional design.
Know before you buy
Yes, they are designed for versatility. The serrated stainless steel blades are capable of cutting through cord, twine, and rope, making them useful in the garage or an RV as well as the kitchen.
The blades are designed to separate, which allows you to clean each half individually and reach the pivot point easily. This ensures you can remove food debris or grime thoroughly before reassembling them.
The shears feature ergonomic handles with an over-mold grip, which helps reduce hand fatigue during repetitive tasks. The ambidextrous design also ensures they remain comfortable regardless of which hand you prefer to use.
Beyond their cutting ability, these shears include a nutcracker, a jar opener, a bone notch for poultry, a lid lifter, and two integrated screwdriver tips.
Yes, the shears feature a secure locking mechanism that keeps the blades aligned and stable during operation, preventing them from accidentally separating while you are cutting.
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