This Is the No. 1 Kitchen Tool Everyone Should Have, According to an Expert

When Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong’s first cookbook, Koreatown, came out in 2016, I remember it felt like unlocking a whole new world of flavors. The duo’s following venture, Koreaworld, is just as good as the first act, if not better. The book details 75 recipes, and includes stunning photography of Korean cuisine in Korea, as well as in Koreatowns across the globe. It’s an instant source of inspiration every time I open it.

The idea though, is to better bring Korean cuisine into more home kitchens, and to do that, you need the right tools. One that Rodbard simply can’t live without? He doesn’t even hesitate when he tells me that every kitchen needs a pair of these scissors, if they don’t have one already. 

Joyce Chen Original Unlimited Kitchen Shears

“If you buy a pair of these scissors, you’re good for a decade,” Rodbard says over the phone. 

The scissors are simple in design (they are scissors, after all), but they have a few standout features. The finger holes are much bigger than your average scissors, or shears —  making them easy to grip for lefties and righties alike. 

But the real secret lies in the blades. “I like that the blades are small,” Rodbard says, explaining that it allows him to clean a whole fish with ease and precision. Plus, they are “extra-sharp.” According to Rodbard, this makes them great for all kinds of tasks, whether it’s cutting scallions, trimming meat, slicing noodles, the options are pretty endless. 

Don’t just take Rodbard’s word for it, these scissors are beloved by over 2,600 Amazon shoppers for their razor-sharp design and durability. One user who says they bought a pair of these “before Amazon was even invented,” writes that “they cut better than all the other scissors I’ve used in 76 years.” 

Another shopper writes that they are so strong, they “can cut through chicken bone.” While a third customer adds that they “last forever and keep their sharpness.”

So what are you waiting for? Grab a pair of these pro- and shopper-loved scissors, and while you’re at it, pick up a copy of Koreaworld. These are two kitchen essentials that will be in your house for decades. 

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