OXO Good Grips Spring-Loaded Poultry Shears, Black

These are very good quality. The price is a little high for what they are, but they get the job done well. I used them to spatchcock my turkey this thanksgiving. It cut right through easily; making the job a lot easier than past times when I've used a butcher knife. They seem well made and unlikely to rust. The fact that they can be disassembled for easy cleaning is a plus - just be careful not to accidentally open them too far and have them fall apart - the first time I did that I thought they were broken... but they were fine and went right back together easily. Overall I recommend these and I'm buying a second set as a gift for a family member.

Tough, easy to clean sharp kitchen shears. The shears come apart for easy cleaning, they have a lot more cutting power than standard scissors. The serrated edge make sure things don’t try to slide out of the jaws. The handles are a little bit rubberized and have good grip. They’re big enough without being obnoxious. They seem to be substantial and well-made. I’ve had nothing but good experiences with them, and at this point if they did break, I would buy them again, but the build quality leads me to believe I won’t be buying them again anytime soon.

These are my first Poultry Shears I've ever owned. Wow! They are incredible. I just cut up a Rotisserie Chicken and it effortlessly cut through bones effortlessly. They feel strong like a tool out of my toolbox, as well as the size was larger than normal scissors. The steel seems rust proof. These shears are comfortable to use, and you can cut with the tips of the shears and they still feel solid and strong. I feel the price was more than fair for the value of these shears. My only complaint is they are so strong, I fear I could cut off one of my fingers by accident if I'm not careful because these shears would definitely cut a finger in half with the slightest squeeze of the handle.

These cooking shears make spatchcocking a chicken a breeze. The cut through chicken wings easily as well. Plus, they clean up easily. We're satisfied.

(UPDATE: As another person stated, the spring on this is weak. After only a couple uses, it no longer springs the shears back open. With no finger hold on the top, there is no way to use your hand to pull it back to the open position. I'm very disappointed these didn't turn out to be what I was looking for...however, they're the best thing I have on hand (hehe! get it?) for prepping cat food, so I have continued using them. They aren't quite as sharp as they were at first, which makes sense after cutting many bones with them, but they still cut bones, and the tip is still sharp enough to keep chunking up the meat. I might buy another pair one of these days. So, they didn't completely meet the need I had, but they're the best shears I've found so far. They would be absolutely perfect for normal kitchen use, so I'm upgrading the rating.) I feed my cats raw meaty bones, but I like to cut them up into chunks so feeding time will go a little quicker. I've been using a pair of Fiskars kitchen shears, and they barely did the job, but that was all I had. I have liked the OXO brand for several other utensils, and saw others who feed raw had given a good review on these, so I decided it would be worth a try. Then my Fiskars handle broke, so I was extra anxious for this to arrive! Yesterday I opened the package as soon as it arrived, and I prepared 10 days worth of feedings. They seem solid, are definitely sharp, and I like that they come apart for washing, and they have a simple locking mechanism. They cut through small bones like it's nothing. I had to work around the larger bones, such as the chicken thighs, but I just wedged it into the notch, and laid the shears on the cutting board so I could push down harder with my palm. I also noticed at one point that they weren't closing all the way, so I couldn't cut with the sharp pointy tip. That would have been a game changer for me! Upon closer examination, I realized the little plastic lock had flipped, and it was keeping the handles from closing all the way. No big deal. I kept an eye on it from then on, making sure it stayed open. I read where one reviewer said the placement of the notch makes you have to open them to an unnatural position for anyone's hand, and I did notice this, but I just shoved them forward onto the bone and they opened up just fine. I wouldn't try to cut anything larger than fish or fowl. I'd love to have a grinder that would do the job, but they're way too pricey! At this price, I might order another pair to always have one ready to go! I've only used them once, so I'll report back in a few months and upgrade to 5 stars if they're still going strong.

Exellent quality. These shears are sharp and helped me spatchcock a chicken with ease.

Bought these to use in cutting up chicken and turkey. They are very strong and do a great job of cutting right through bones. I should have bought these years ago! Excellent gift idea for cooks!

Works as expected, I was able to spatchcock a 23 lbs turkey with relative ease and the product held up. Easily comes apart for cleaning and just as easily put back together. Locking mechanism works but unsure how it would hold up to rough treatment over time and it's a relatively small plastic latch. Overall feels great in the hands like most oxo products and is at a price that I'm comfortable recommending to others.