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Compare the top 3 kitchen shears and kitchen scissors in Australia 2026

3 kitchen shears and kitchen scissor picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen for the budget buy; Zwilling Twin Multi-Purpose for the best-value most-households pick; OXO Good Grips Kitchen and Herb for the segment ceiling.

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PREMIUM PICK
OXO Good Grips Kitchen and Herb Scissors
OXO Good Grips Kitchen and Herb Scissors
Top pick: highest rated, pull-apart and herb-stripping
$29.00★ 4.8 (12730)
Rating4.8 out of 5 (12,730 ratings)
Blade edgeMicro-serrated
CleaningPull-apart
Highest ratedPull-apartHerb stripper
  • 4.8 stars across more than 12,000 Amazon AU reviews, the highest in this guide
  • Micro-serrated stainless steel blades grip food so it does not slip
  • Blades pull fully apart for thorough, hygienic cleaning
Why we picked this
The OXO Good Grips Kitchen and Herb Scissors are our top pick, with the highest rating in this guide (4.8 stars), a pull-apart hinge for cleaning and a built-in herb stripper.
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VALUE PICK
Zwilling Twin Multi-Purpose Shears
Zwilling Twin Multi-Purpose Shears
Best value: a sharp all-rounder with a built-in cap opener
$39.90★ 4.7 (5438)
Rating4.7 out of 5 (5,438 ratings)
VersatilityMulti-purpose
ExtraCap opener
Best valueCap openerGerman brand
  • 4.7 stars across more than 5,000 Amazon AU reviews
  • Built-in rotary cap opener grips stubborn jar and bottle lids
  • Shatterproof fibreglass reinforced handles, light and durable
Why we picked this
The Zwilling Twin Multi-Purpose Shears are the best value all rounder at around twenty five dollars with a handy cap opener built into the handle.
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BUDGET PICK
KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears
KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears
Budget pick: the most-reviewed pair, around fifteen dollars
See current price★ 4.7 (64221)
Rating4.7 out of 5 (64,221 ratings)
Reviews64,221 ratings
ValueSee current price
Cheapest pickMost reviewedIncludes sheath
  • 4.7 stars across more than 64,000 Amazon AU reviews, the most here
  • Extra-thick micro-serrated stainless steel blades
  • Soft non-slip comfort grip reduces hand fatigue
Why we picked this
The KitchenAid All Purpose Shears are the budget pick at roughly fifteen dollars and carry the largest review count in this guide.
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Which one should you buy?

The OXO Good Grips Kitchen and Herb Scissors are our top pick, with the highest rating in this guide (4.8 stars), a pull apart hinge for cleaning and a built in herb stripper. The Zwilling Twin Multi-Purpose Shears are the best value all rounder at around twenty five dollars with a handy cap opener built into the handle. The KitchenAid All Purpose Shears are the budget pick at roughly fifteen dollars and carry the largest review count in this guide.

For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full Best Kitchen Shears and Kitchen Scissors in Australia 2026.

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