poultry and meat shears
Poultry and Meat Shears for Easy Carving
Heavy-duty kitchen shears for portioning chicken, duck, fish, meat, skin, tendons, vegetables, and seafood. In our offer, you will find Dellinger shears, professional Japanese Silky / Marusho shears, and Suncraft kitchen shears.
Kitchen Shears – Faster, Safer, and More Precise Work with Meat
Poultry and meat shears are a practical kitchen tool for anyone who frequently prepares chicken, duck, fish, meat, or grilled ingredients. Compared to standard household scissors, they feature a sturdier construction, thicker blades, ergonomic handles, and cutting edges designed to handle skin, tendons, fins, smaller bones, and tougher parts of ingredients.
Kitchen shears are useful for more than just poultry. You can also use them for portioning fish, trimming herbs, prepping vegetables, preparing seafood, cutting open packaging, or working quickly at the grill. Some models are multi-purpose, while others are better suited for precise work, left-handed users, or professional applications.
In this category, you will find Dellinger stainless steel shears, Japanese Silky / Marusho shears, and Suncraft kitchen shears. The category thus covers basic home use, multi-functional tasks, as well as professional-grade kitchen shears with higher sharpness and better hygiene during cleaning.
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Thick blades make it easy to divide chicken or duck, cutting through skin, cartilage, tendons, and smaller bones without applying unnecessary pressure on your kitchen knife. |
When portioning meat or poultry, shears often offer better control than a knife. There is less need to hold down the ingredient tightly, resulting in a more precise cut. |
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In addition to meat, they are suitable for fish, herbs, vegetables, seafood, skin, tendons, packaging, or quick preparation of ingredients for the grill. |
Select models can be taken apart, making it easy to thoroughly wash between the blades. Hygiene is particularly crucial when dealing with meat, fish, and poultry. |
Easy Poultry PortioningWhich Kitchen Shears to Choose?
Your choice depends on whether you are looking for shears primarily for poultry, universal kitchen tasks, precise Japanese craftsmanship, a left-handed option, or multi-functional shears for various ingredients. Key factors include blade strength, handle ergonomics, take-apart functionality for cleaning, and the type of cutting edge.
| Type of Shears | Recommended Use | Who They Are For |
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| Poultry Shears | Chicken, duck, skin, cartilage, tendons, smaller bones, and portioning before roasting or grilling. | For home kitchens, BBQ enthusiasts, and frequent poultry preparation. |
| Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears | Herbs, vegetables, fish, seafood, meat, packaging, and everyday kitchen tasks. | For anyone who wants one practical tool for standard kitchen tasks. |
| Take-Apart Shears | Easy washing, hygienic work with meat, fish, herbs, and ingredients with a higher risk of residue trapping between the blades. | For users who want the easiest possible maintenance and cleaning. |
| Left-Handed Shears | Ergonomic performance for the left hand without uncomfortable gripping or compromised cutting control. | For left-handed users who want more precise and comfortable kitchen shears. |
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Simple Recommendation For poultry and standard meat, choose the heavier Dellinger shears or the Silky KPS-190. For everyday multi-purpose tasks, the take-apart Suncraft SC-2020 is excellent. For left-handed users, the Suncraft HD-01 variant is ready. |
Products in this Category
The current selection includes six models. All are in stock and cover various needs: from basic poultry shears and Japanese multi-purpose shears to professional take-apart models and a left-handed variant.
| Product | Recommended Use | Price | Link |
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| Professional Kitchen Shears Silky KPS-190 – 190 mm | Japanese professional shears made of AUS-8 steel, suitable for meat, fish, poultry, and precise cutting. | 899 Kč | View |
| Professional Kitchen Stainless Steel Shears SUNCRAFT SC-2020 | Take-apart multi-purpose shears for herbs, meat, vegetables, and hygienic daily use. | 1 092 Kč | View |
| Multi-Purpose Shears Silky 165 mm – Marusho, Japan | Japanese universal shears made of AUS-6 steel for seafood, harder materials, and precise kitchen work. | 699 Kč | View |
| Dellinger Stainless Steel Shears for Poultry, Fish, and Vegetables | Sturdy Dellinger shears made of 4Cr14N stainless steel with a safety lock for poultry, fish, and vegetables. | 599 Kč | View |
| Professional Kitchen Shears SUNCRAFT HD-01 for Left-Handed Users | Take-apart kitchen shears for left-handed users featuring a serrated edge and ergonomic handle. | 759 Kč | View |
| Dellinger Stainless Steel Multi-Functional Shears for Poultry, Nuts, Fish, and Vegetables | Multi-functional Dellinger shears made of 3Cr14 steel for poultry, fish, vegetables, deep-frozen meat, and other tasks. | 799 Kč | View |
Dellinger, Silky / Marusho, or Suncraft?
Dellinger shears are ideal for practical home use, portioning poultry, fish, vegetables, and performing multi-functional tasks. Silky / Marusho is the right choice for customers who want Japanese shears with an excellent edge, a forged blade, or a higher steel hardness. Suncraft suits users who prefer a take-apart design, hygienic maintenance, and high-quality everyday kitchen shears.
| Brand | Characteristics | When to Choose |
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| Dellinger | Practical stainless steel and multi-functional shears for the home kitchen, poultry, fish, vegetables, and other tasks. | When you are looking for a great balance of price, strength, and versatile use. |
| Silky / Marusho | Japanese shears featuring AUS-8 or AUS-6 steel, sharpness, precision, and suitability for meat, fish, and seafood. | For customers who want sharper Japanese shears for more precise and demanding tasks. |
| Suncraft | Take-apart kitchen shears for easy cleaning, herbs, meat, everyday use, and left-handed users. | If you prioritize hygienic maintenance, precise cutting, and a take-apart construction. |
What Are Kitchen Shears Suitable For?
Kitchen shears are most commonly associated with poultry, but their utility is far broader. In the kitchen, they can complement or partially replace a knife where cutting with shears is faster, safer, or more precise than traditional slicing.
| Application | Examples |
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| Poultry | Portioning chicken, duck, cutting skin, tendons, cartilage, and smaller bones. |
| Fish and Seafood | Fins, tails, shrimp, crabs, prepping fish before baking or grilling. |
| Vegetables and Herbs | Spring onions, herbs, salad leaves, chili peppers, thinner vegetables, and quick kitchen prep. |
| Grilling and BBQ | Prepping marinated meat, trimming chicken before the grill, cutting skin, and portioning cooked ingredients. |
Maintenance of Kitchen Shears
After working with meat, poultry, or fish, always wash the shears thoroughly, dry them completely, and store them in a dry place. If the shears are a take-apart model, disassemble them and clean the area around the pin and between the blades. Food residue can easily accumulate in these spots.
For stainless steel shears, we recommend thorough drying after washing to preserve their appearance and smooth operation over the long term. Do not use the shears as a substitute for pliers, a pry bar, or a cleaver for large bones unless explicitly specified by the manufacturer.
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Warning Do not use kitchen shears on large, hard bones, frozen ingredients, or materials for which they are not intended by the manufacturer. Always wash and dry them thoroughly after working with raw meat and poultry. |
Shears as a Complement to a Knife, Not a Replacement
A high-quality kitchen knife remains the fundamental tool for slicing meat, vegetables, and bread. However, shears brilliantly complement a knife where cutting with blades is more advantageous than slicing: for poultry, skin, tendons, fins, herbs, or quick adjustments prior to cooking.
For comfortable preparation, we recommend combining shears with a high-quality kitchen cutting board, an appropriate honing tool for edge maintenance, and, depending on the type of work, also with butcher knives.
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Need Advice Choosing Shears? We will gladly help you select the right shears based on whether you want them for poultry, fish, meat, herbs, everyday kitchen use, or as a gift. Call our customer service line at +420 702 049 048, available for you Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Poultry and Meat Shears
| Question | Answer |
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| What are poultry and meat shears best for? | They are perfect for portioning chicken, duck, cutting skin, tendons, cartilage, smaller bones, fish, herbs, and other kitchen ingredients. |
| What is the difference between standard scissors and kitchen shears? | Kitchen shears have a sturdier construction, thicker blades, a more suitable edge shape, and handles designed specifically for working with food. |
| Are take-apart shears more hygienic? | Yes, the take-apart design makes it easier to clean between the blades and around the pin, where food particles can often get trapped. |
| Are there kitchen shears for left-handed users? | Yes, our selection includes models like the SUNCRAFT HD-01 for left-handers, which features ergonomics adapted for left-handed work. |
| Can I use the shears to cut large bones? | No, unless they are explicitly designed for that by the manufacturer. Regular kitchen shears are best suited for skin, tendons, cartilage, and smaller bones. |
| How should I care for kitchen shears? | Wash them after use, dry thoroughly, and store in a dry place. For take-apart models, make sure to clean the space between the blades and around the pin as well. |
