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17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Nice concept, but you can do betterMay 12, 2001
By Clifford Zimmerman
"cliffzim"
The most serious problem with these scissors is that the red locking clip won't stay open. If you don't hold the scissors exactly upright, the clip flips to closed position while the scissors are open. This gives your hand a good jar when you expect to close the scissors all the way but hit the clip half-way through your cut. I could have solved this problem by breaking the clip off and living with the fact that the scissors couldn't be locked shut if it weren't for the second problem -- the scissors just don't cut that well. Most of what I cut is packaging -- plastic wrap, cellophane, cardboard. The OXO scissors will cut through single sheets of paper, but when it comes to getting into a package of plastic-wrapped meat these scissors literally can't hack it. Do yourself a favor. Kitchen scissors are important, so splurge on a decent pair. I replaced the OXO scissors with a pair from Wusthof. The Wusthof scissors aren't spring-loaded and they cost more, but they're a dream to use.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 The OXO Better than Best scissorJul 29, 2000
By chris
We first purchased this kitchen scissor from an outlet kitchen store 4 years ago, and have been searching for a second pair ever since. We have used it for everything, raw and cooked meats, raw vegetables, flowers, and without tiring our hand. It has held up well past all the other brands without "the spring". We are so glad to find it on this site!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 They Come ApartMar 12, 2004
By Joshua Koppel
I have never been able to use these. On the first try the two halves split apart. Unlike the previous reviewer, mine will not hold tegether long enough for use. I keep trying to fix them but to no avail. Very disappointing as the handles are well made. It's a pity they just don't work.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
OXO may have missed on this one...Oct 11, 2000
We're big OXO enthusiasts, but we think that OXO didn't live up to its own high standards on this one. While the ergonomic deign is nice, and more comfortable on the fingers than many other scissors, it still lacks the truly comfortable grip that is OXO's hallmark. We also find that our red scissors lock sticks a bit--once locked, we've had to practially hammer it to get it to release for us. OXO is a top-notch product line and we rarely have any complaints. It's our positive experiences with other OXO products that probably contributes to our disappointment with this one. Bottom line: if you have trouble with other scissors, then by all means give these a try. But know that most OXO products are even more comfortable!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Faulty designApr 15, 2005
By R. Taylor
After a month of trying to use these for poultry I tossed them. The first time I used them the nut holding the blades together loosened. If you know scissors, once this starts you might as well forget it. After one cut I would have to try to tighten the thing, usually with hands greasy from handling the bird. Oxo grip products are hit and miss. Some I like, but others are just turkeys.
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