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Wusthof's reputation for quality knives, coupled with easy cleaning, sold me on this kitchen shears. Contrary to the description, no plastic cap or screw removal is involved... over the normal cutting range of motion, these function just like any other quality kitchen shears... but thanks to some very nice machining of the joint, they come apart if the blades are opened all the way to 90 degrees. The bevel machined into the joint seems to clamp the blades together as the shears are reassembled, ensuring that the blades fit closely and cut well. The handle is comfortable and symmetrical, so it should fit left or right hand equally well. Perhaps shears aren't quite so glamorous as forged knives, but this is a well thought-out product and well worth the price.