Kitchen Shears

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I'm in the market for some new kitchen shears since I've decided that mine are a bit rubbish. They've got this dead area where the lower blade has this inexplicable 'Nike swoosh' cut-out near the fulcrum that means no cutting can take place on that part of the blade. Plus, they just don't seem to cut very well - yesterday I was trying to cut a chicken in half and it took so many 'snips' with me almost having to use both hands to get through its back ribs...

Pls show what you have and any recommendations.

My 'bit rubbish' shears; brand unknown:

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vernplum said:
I'm in the market for some new kitchen shears since I've decided that mine are a bit rubbish. They've got this dead area where the lower blade has this inexplicable 'Nike swoosh' cut-out near the fulcrum that means no cutting can take place on that part of the blade. Plus, they just don't seem to cut very well - yesterday I was trying to cut a chicken in half and it took so many 'snips' with me almost having to use both hands to get through its back ribs...

Pls show what you have and any recommendations.

My 'bit rubbish' shears; brand unknown:

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Is the cut out for cracking crab claws/ lobster claws maybe?
 
Morning Glory said:
Is the cut out for cracking crab claws/ lobster claws maybe?
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No I don't think so. Shears with cracker functionality have that between the handles I think. It must be something to do with being able to 'get under/inside' some kind of cavity but I haven't found it useful.
 
I've had mine, 2 pairs, for well over a decade. That notched out part, at least for me, cracks through bones quite well. Mine also come apart easily for cleaning. You can tell how old they are by the handles. I've even redipped the handles once...
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Mine are #2 on the list. I wouldn't get #1 since you can't clean them well and it has too many parts. 5 Best Poultry Shears - Make your cutting tasks easier - Tool Box
 
vernplum said:
No I don't think so. Shears with cracker functionality have that between the handles I think. It must be something to do with being able to 'get under/inside' some kind of cavity but I haven't found it useful.
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It's for cracking shells and bones.
Barriehie said:
I've had mine, 2 pairs, for well over a decade. That notched out part, at least for me, cracks through bones quite well. Mine also come apart easily for cleaning. You can tell how old they are by the handles. I've even redipped the handles once...View attachment 128443View attachment 128444View attachment 128445

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Mine are #2 on the list. I wouldn't get #1 since you can't clean them well and it has too many parts. 5 Best Poultry Shears - Make your cutting tasks easier - Tool Box
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The bumps/ridges on the handles are for opening things like above.
 
I believe the notch is for a firmly gripping bones while you cut with a knife.
I do have some but don’t use them, I prefer a knife.

If I want to spatchcock a chicken I put the chicken spine side down, slide a big knife inside along inside next to the spine and press down firmly.
It’s fast and there’s no cutting needed and no need to completely remove the spine, which is good if you’re hands aren’t that powerful.
Once you’ve pressed down to flatten it out you can’t even tell it’s still in.

For anything else I get the hacksaw out.

Edit: apparently it’s called a bone notch or serration grip.
 
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msmofet said:
DRAGON RIOT boning knife. Not available from Amazon anymore.
I love it. Spatchcocked a chicken in no time.
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I’m certain I’ve seen dragon riot shears before and they were very well reviewed.
Could be just the thing for Moss.
Hang on I’ll have a looksy.

Edit: Yerp well reviewed and nice looking too.

Amazon.co.uk : dragon riot poultry shears
 
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