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High-carbon, stain-resistant steel alloy. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. Made in Germany.
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Designed specifically for the challenges of cutting chicken, duck, game hens, and pheasant, these poultry shears from Wüsthof offer excellent control while sparing your standard knives. The shears work for right- or left-handers, with curved handles and curved stainless-steel blades to deliver maximum leverage. A notch pocket in one of the blades lets you securely cut through bones, and the non-slip molded handle creates a secure grip. The blades come with a locking lever for storage and safety between uses. They measure 10 inches long. Washing by hand is recommended. --Emily Bedard
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poor design
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As a positive, these shears cut through bone with relative ease. However, I found the handle very difficult to grip- it opens too widely and my hand often slips off of the "pebbled" handles. I do not have small hands and am surprised at the design as I have many other Wusthof knives and am satisfied with them all. I actually find my Wusthof regular kitchen shears to be much easier to hold on to while cutting chicken. These shears are probably not worth the money unless you have unusually large hands.
Rating: 
(2
out of 5) @ 2004-12-29
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Disappointed in Wusthof Poultry Shears
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I need to cut up 30-40 pounds of chicken backs at a time, and these shears do the job better than my Cutco kitchen shears. However, they came with no care instructions or any other paperwork, and they are a nuisance to take apart to clean thoroughly. It is not easy to adjust them again after putting the spring back in and replacing the screw. I have been putting a drop of olive oil in the spring assembly after washing and drying them thoroughly by hand, but I certainly expected some information to come with a pair of relatively expensive shears. There is no information on the box, either. The handles are smooth and slippery, and it is sometimes difficult to maintain a secure grip when cutting through bone. It would be easy to slip and remove a fingertip! I would not recommend buying these and will continue to look for a more satisfactory pair, which I will not purchase online. I'll want to see them before investing more money in poultry shears.
Rating:
(2
out of 5) @ 2004-09-18
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