Harbor Freight shears

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DougE

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When I was at Harbor Freight getting a welding blanket to insulate my pellet grill, I picked up this pair of stainless steel shears. I think they will be perfect for spatchcock chicken/turkey.

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Your pup looks real nervous in that picture. I'm not sure he/she likes the looks of those shears.

Chris
 
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I'm sure those shears will cut nicely though the rib bones but a pair of poultry shears would be better. The blade is curved which gives you more leverage and keeps your hand out of the cavity a little more as well as they come apart for proper sanitizing. Something to keep in mind for others looking for a similar item.
 
I'm sure those shears will cut nicely though the rib bones but a pair of poultry shears would be better. The blade is curved which gives you more leverage and keeps your hand out of the cavity a little more as well as they come apart for proper sanitizing. Something to keep in mind for others looking for a similar item.
I have poultry shears. They work fine on chicken, but have a hard time with turkey. The HF shears can easily be taken apart for cleaning.
 
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Your pup looks real nervous in that picture. I'm not sure he/she likes the looks of those shears.

Chris
Lol. I think she was after a mouse. I got one running around my shop that I haven't managed to catch yet.
 
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Let me know how they work. I am looking f or some shears.
I'll give a review in a few days. Several of the reviewers on Harbor Freight bought these to use as poultry shears and were happy with them.
 
Lol. I think she was after a mouse. I got one running around my shop that I haven't managed to catch yet.
LOL. My daughter's cat would occasionally catch a mouse and bring it inside thru the dog door, only to drop it (still alive) on the kitchen floor. Her dog would go nuts and quickly kill it, then growl at the stupid cat for bringing it inside. They did not like one another.
 
As a couple of other folk advised. Get a real set of poultry shears with curved blades for better handling and leverage and finally make sure it comes apart for thorough and easy cleaning.

I believe this is the set I have.

 
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As a couple of other folk advised. Get a real set of poultry shears with curved blades for better handling and leverage and finally make sure it comes apart for thorough and easy cleaning.

I believe this is the set I have.

I have poultry shears. They work fine on chicken, but have a hard time with turkey. The HF shears can easily be taken apart for cleaning.
 
I bought a couple of these when Woodcraft had them on sale.
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Haven't used them yet on food. But the set I use at work are great for cutting all types of things.
Clauss Clauss 8" Titanium Bonded Workbench™ Snip with Sheath - Home and Industrial Knives (claussco.com)

I also have this. Felco 2

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Not my picture. They are in the garage. And I didn't feel like going to get them. These I've used on bone. Cuts like butter. And are very high quality. Easy to take a part to clean. And the blade is replaceable. But they are $$
 
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Not my picture. They are in the garage. And I didn't feel like going to get them. These I've used on bone. Cuts like butter. And are very high quality. Easy to take a part to clean. And the blade is replaceable. But they are $$
Felco pruners are well worth the money for someone like me who used almost every day. I'm no longer an arborist due to injuries, but I have a pair that is at least 25 years old and the blade is original. These things last forever if not abused. I have thought about using them on food, but haven't.
 
Felco pruners are well worth the money for someone like me who used almost every day. I'm no longer an arborist due to injuries, but I have a pair that is at least 25 years old and the blade is original. These things last forever if not abused. I have thought about using them on food, but haven't.

Yes they are. I love mine. And I have spare blades for them. I've used them to cut chicken wings and spatch cocked chickens. They never stood a chance. They cut through with very little effort. Almost like trimming a large branch!
 
Yes they are. I love mine. And I have spare blades for them. I've used them to cut chicken wings and spatch cocked chickens. They never stood a chance. They cut through with very little effort. Almost like trimming a large branch!
If these shears I just got don't work out, I may just buy another set of pruners dedicated to kitchen use.
 
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If these shears I just got don't work out, I may just buy another set of pruners dedicated to kitchen use.

Give those a try. The hooked blade does make it easier. You don't have to worry about the bone "walking away" so much.
 
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