Silky Kitchen Scissors (NKS-215)
Kitchen scissors built by a Japanese saw and blade maker, not a cutlery brand bolting on a garnish tool.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Blade pedigree: made by Silky, a Japanese maker known for saws and cutting tools, so the edge geometry gets the same attention as their blades.
- Model NKS-215: a named, specified tool rather than a generic kitchen scissor, so replacement parts and sizing stay consistent.
- Clean cutting action: built for precise, repeatable cuts rather than crushing through produce.
- Section pass reliability: a dedicated pair that holds its edge under daily section use.
How to Use
- Nagiri kitchen scissor cutting: the traditional Japanese kitchen habit of cutting herbs and garnish directly with scissors rather than a knife.
- Herb and spring onion prep: fast, even cuts for garnish work on the pass.
- Poultry and fish trimming: cutting through skin and small bones where a knife is the wrong tool.
- Packaging and kitchen odd jobs: a dedicated pair kept in the kitchen rather than borrowed from the office drawer.
Silky is a Japanese manufacturer built on saws and blades, and its kitchen scissors carry over the same edge discipline. Model NKS-215 is the specific tool code for this pair. Japanese kitchens have long used dedicated kitchen scissors (kitchen basami) for tasks a knife handles badly, cutting herbs straight onto a dish, trimming fish fins, or snipping through poultry joints, and a maker rooted in blade making rather than general cutlery brings that same precision to the format.
What makes Silky kitchen scissors different from ordinary kitchen scissors?
The cutting action is sharper and cleaner rather than a pinch-and-crush motion, closer to how a well-made knife tracks through produce. That comes from a maker whose core business is blade geometry, not a general kitchenware brand adding scissors to a range. Expect a tighter pivot and an edge that holds up over repeated daily cuts rather than dulling after a few weeks of hard use.
| Type | Kitchen scissors (キッチン髛, kitchen basami) |
| Brand | Silky |
| Key Feature | Model NKS-215 |
| Origin | Japan |
| Format | Single pair of kitchen scissors |
| Best Used As | Herb, garnish, fish and poultry cutting on the section |
What is model NKS-215?
It is Silky's model code for this specific pair of kitchen scissors, distinguishing it from other scissors in their range. Quoting the code is the quickest way to confirm you are reordering the exact same tool.
Can these scissors cut through bone?
They are built for herbs, garnish, fish trimming and poultry joints, not for heavy bone work. For thick bone, use a proper cleaver or bone shears rather than kitchen scissors.
How should I care for Silky kitchen scissors?
Wash and dry them straight after use rather than leaving them wet, and store them closed to protect the edge. Treat them like a blade, not a utensil.
SKU : S0823