Lausanne, Switzerland, September 9th, 2025 - For the very first time in its history, FELCO — world leader in professional pruning shears and cutting solutions for gardening and viticulture — steps into the culinary world with the launch of the FELCO 1893 Professional Culinary Shears, also known as the FELCOxEHL Kitchen Shears.
The number 1893 is a tribute to the founding year of EHL, formerly known as Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, the world’s leading hospitality and business education group, and FELCO’s partner in this unique project. This symbolic naming reflects both institutions’ shared values of tradition, excellence, and innovation.
Co-designed with EHL chefs along with EHL Institute of Nutrition R&D and tested in EHL’s kitchens, the FELCO 1893 Professional Culinary Shears combine Swiss engineering precision with culinary expertise. Built to FELCO’s legendary standards of durability, ergonomics, and performance, the FELCO 1893 Professional Culinary Shears have been designed to be highly versatile and perform multiple culinary tasks, such as:
- Cooking / serving tongs: for gripping, turning, and plating food.
- Kitchen scissors / shears: for cutting herbs, fish, and other ingredients.
- Poultry shears: reinforced to cut poultry and small bones.
- Herb scissors: multi-blade function for finely chopping herbs.
Technical Excellence
The FELCO 1893 Professional Culinary Shears stand out through a set of advanced technical features that meet the highest standards of professional kitchens:
- Food-safe surgical-grade stainless steel: guaranteeing safety, hygiene, and resistance to corrosion.
- Dishwasher-safe up to 90 °C: ensuring easy sanitation and convenience in busy kitchens.
- Advanced serration on the lower blade: providing superior grip on ingredients for clean, controlled cuts.
- Sharpenable upper blade: designed for long-lasting performance and a durable cutting edge.
- Ergonomic handle design: engineered for maximum comfort, enabling chefs to work effortlessly even during extended use.
With this launch, FELCO bridges its 80+ years of expertise in blades with the demands of modern gastronomy. The FELCO 1893 Professional Culinary Shears are more than a tool: they are a lifelong kitchen companion, offering Swiss precision, versatility, and passion at every cut. FELCO 1893, Cut better. Cook with passion. The FELCO 1893 Professional Culinary Shears are now available at https://www.felco.com/products/felco-1893 and on the EHL Lausanne Campus.
Nabil Francis, CEO of FELCO, concludes: “With the FELCO 1893 Professional Culinary Shears, we are proud to bring more than 80 years of expertise in cutting tools from the garden into the kitchen, honoring our heritage while opening a new chapter in the FELCO story.”
Patrick Ogheard, Dean of EHL School of Practical Arts, adds: “The FELCO 1893 brings together two recognized experts in their respective fields. These kitchen shears, embodying excellence and innovation, combine precision, durability, and professional standards.”