Best Pizza Scissors: 5 Pairs That Cut and Serve Without Scratching Pans
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Pizza scissors cut straight down through the crust in one snip. A wheel drags toppings and can scratch a nonstick pan or pizza stone; scissors don’t. The best ones have a spatula “shoe” under the lower blade that lifts and serves the slice. They’re especially good for deep dish, Detroit-style and thick, crusty pizzas.
- Dreamfarm Scizza Pizza Scissors – best pizza scissors overall
- triangle Pizza Scissors (Solingen, Germany) – best premium pizza scissors
- Loftern Pizza Scissors – best value pizza scissors with server
- Pizza Scissors with Non-Stick Slice Server – best budget Scizza alternative
- Asdirne Pizza Scissors – best simple pizza scissors
The Best Pizza Scissors
1. Dreamfarm Scizza Pizza Scissors – best pizza scissors overall
The Scizza is the original pizza scissors. Its 5.9-inch stainless blades come apart for sharpening and cleaning, and a non-stick spatula “shoe” slides under the pizza, so it doubles as a server.
Because the shoe protects the surface, it won’t scratch nonstick pans or stones.
Key specs:
- Blades: 5.9-inch stainless, detachable
- Built-in non-stick server shoe
PROS:
- Clean cuts through thick crust
- Protects pans
- Cut and serve in one
CONS:
- Pricier than generic scissors
2. triangle Pizza Scissors (Solingen, Germany) – best premium pizza scissors
Made by triangle, a third-generation family company, these are forged from stainless steel in Solingen, Germany. The blades detach for cleaning, and the cranked design slips under crust without dragging toppings.
Key specs:
- Forged stainless, made in Germany
- Detachable blades
- Dishwasher safe
PROS:
- Very well made
- Long-lasting
CONS:
- Expensive
- No server shoe
3. Loftern Pizza Scissors – best value pizza scissors with server
Loftern’s stainless scissors have a spatula shoe that works as a server, a firm-grip base and a safety lock. They’re dishwasher safe and handle deep-dish crusts.
Key specs:
- Stainless, spatula shoe
- Safety lock
- Dishwasher safe
PROS:
- Cut and serve
- Good price
CONS:
- Bulkier to store
4. Pizza Scissors with Non-Stick Slice Server – best budget Scizza alternative
A low-cost take on the Scizza design: sharp stainless blades and a non-stick server that keeps the blade off your pan or stone.
Key specs:
- Stainless blades
- Non-stick slice server
PROS:
- Cheap
- Protects pans
CONS:
- Generic brand
5. Asdirne Pizza Scissors – best simple pizza scissors
A 10.3-inch pair with detachable stainless blades set at a 120° angle so your hand stays off the pizza, plus soft TPR-lined finger holes.
Key specs:
- Length: 10.3 inches
- Detachable blades
- 120° handle angle
PROS:
- Very cheap
- Comfortable grip
CONS:
- No server shoe
Scissors vs Pizza Cutter
A wheel or rocker is faster on a thin pizza. Scissors are better on thick crusts and in pans, and they won’t damage nonstick coatings. See our best pizza cutter guide for wheels and rockers.
FAQ
Are pizza scissors better than a pizza cutter?
For deep dish, Detroit-style and pizzas in nonstick pans, yes. For thin Neapolitan pizza on a board, a rocker or wheel is just as good.
Can pizza scissors go in the dishwasher?
Many can, especially models with detachable blades like the triangle and Loftern. Check the listing.
Our Pick
The Dreamfarm Scizza is the best pair for most people. The triangle is the buy-it-for-life option.
