Cut With Perfection With Poultry Shears

Cutting down a whole chicken into perfect pieces is easy when you reach for a pair of poultry shears from Williams Sonoma. With a vast array of sizes and styles available at Williams Sonoma, it's easy to find ones that will make it effortless to cut through chicken, turkey and other poultry. Best of all, these shears are dishwasher-safe, making them simple to properly sanitize after use.

How to Choose Your Poultry Shears

These heavy-duty scissors are specifically crafted to slice through even the toughest meat and cartilage with minimal effort. Sold both individually and as a curated set, it's easy to discover precisely what you need to round out your kitchen supplies. As you shop the collection, take a few key factors into consideration, including:

• Straight Vs. Curved: Poultry shears come with your choice of straight or curved blades, depending upon your personal preference. Some of the blades also offer additional features, such as nooks that provide a firm grip as they slice through bones.
• Handle Design: Some poultry shears feature holes on both sides for your fingers while others have a hole on one side and a straight handle on the other. The ones with a straight bar feature an internal spring that allows them to open on their own and you only need to squeeze them shut, making them easier on the hands if you are making multiple cuts. The non-slip coating helps to ensure your hands maintain a proper grip as you work.
• Size: Short shears are ideal for fine cuts while larger shears make it easy to cut through bigger pieces of poultry. If you are investing in your first pair, start off with a larger shear but if you are enhancing an existing collection, consider getting a smaller pair to complement your larger pair.
• Safety Locks: Some of the shear designs boast a safety lock that keeps the shears in the closed position when they aren't in use. This makes them easier to store and safer to reach for the next time you open your drawer.

Adding to Your Kitchen Collection

Poultry shears aren't the only helpful tool you can add to your kitchen collection. Carving knives, boning knives, whisks and tongs all play a special role in creating restaurant-quality meals from the comfort of your own home. Browse the entire collection of cutlery items available at Williams Sonoma to find the pieces that will best enhance your nightly cooking experience.