by Susan Carter |
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Make Poultry ‘Shear’ Delight
Poultry shears are a versatile kitchen must-have. From chopping up carcasses for raw feeding of dogs or captive raptors, to butterflying a chicken, turkey, or game bird for spatchcocking, a good pair of poultry shears will save you time and strain.
Most poultry shears can also double as general-purpose kitchen scissors, and some even come with a bottle opener – how’s that for multipurpose functionality?!
Once you own a pair of poultry shears, you’ll never go back to trying to keep a knife steady on a slippery bird again.
Poultry Shears
Oxo Good Grips Spring Loaded Poultry Shears
These Oxo spring loaded shears are spring-loaded, to prevent strain on your hands during use, and feature tapered, stainless steel blades for effortless cutting and dicing. They can easily handle bone, so are ideal for spatchcock preparation, which involves cutting through the spine in order to halve your bird.
The one drawback to the Oxo shears is that the spring does tend to break after a relatively short space of time, especially if the shears are being used regularly.
Pros:
- Tapered, stainless steel blades
- Spring-loaded
Cons:
- Spring is not particularly durable
Value For Money?
These shears are somewhat let down by the seemingly weak spring, but are otherwise a good investment for those who regularly spatchcock or dice poultry, or who are involved in raw feeding any variety of carnivore.
Chef Remi
Chef Remi offers a multifunction set of poultry shears (they include a bottle opener, so you can sort your chicken wings and beer with the same tool!) that come with a lifetime guarantee.
As the blades cannot be removed for cleaning and drying, they are somewhat prone to rust.
Pros:
- Multifunction
- Lifetime guarantee
Cons:
- Prone to rust
Value For Money?
These are an affordable pair of shears, and the lifetime guarantee makes up for the rusting tendency.
Mairico Ultra Sharp Premium Kitchen Shears
The Mairico Ultra Sharp Shears are more of a general-purpose kitchen utensil than specifically for use with poultry, although they can manage basic meat-prepping work.
Pros:
- A good general-purpose kitchen utensil
Cons:
- Not specifically designed for meat
Value For Money?
Not really worth the price if you’re looking specifically for poultry shears.
Easy Function Heavy Duty Utility Shears
These heavy duty utility shears come with a nutcracker and bottle opener, as well as a full money back guarantee. They feature stainless steel blades, and soft-grip, ergonomically designed handles, making them easy to use for everyone. The handles are also ambidextrous, making these shears suitable for left-handed individuals, too.
Pros:
- Ambidextrous
- Soft-grip handles
- Stainless steel blades
- Multifunction
- Full money back guarantee
Cons:
- None that we can see!
Value For Money?
These are a very affordable, functional, and versatile set of multipurpose shears. Definitely a good buy – in fact, why not purchase several pairs, so you have a gift you know will be well-received, and a spare pair for yourself?
Dahlia Premium Poultry Shears
Finally, the Dahlia Premium feature extra tough stainless steel blades. These are a versatile piece of kitchen equipment, with many uses beyond poultry cutting.
They are, however, more suited to those with larger hands, as they can otherwise feel quite awkward to use.
Pros:
- Versatile
- Extra tough blades
Cons:
- Awkward to use unless you have large hands.
Value For Money?
If you know your hands will fit these shears, they’re an affordable and versatile purchase.
So What Are the Best Poultry Shears?
Hands down, it has to be the Easy Function utility shears. Very affordable, excellent quality, and the ideal multipurpose kitchen accessory.
For those with arthritis, or other painful joint conditions, a good quality pair of poultry shears is a must-have if you’re regularly cutting, dicing, or jointing meat, or if you regularly spatchcock poultry.