The Mercer Culinary M14803 poultry shears are a 9.5" commercial-grade cutting tool built for butchering and breaking down poultry, small game, and fish in a professional kitchen environment. Designed for cooks and prep staff who need reliable shear performance through bones, joints, and cartilage during high-volume service prep. Sold as individual poultry shears intended for commercial kitchen smallwares use, suited to daily butchery and protein prep tasks including spatchcocking, jointing, and trimming Constructed from hot forged high carbon stainless steel with a stainless steel handle, providing a harder, denser blade compared to stamped steel alternatives; hardness rated at 56 Rockwell Overall length is 9.5" (24.1 cm), sized to handle whole chickens, ducks, turkeys, and similar proteins without excessive leverage fatigue Fine-toothed micro-serrated blade edge grips and holds poultry skin and meat during cutting, reducing slippage when working through joints and small bones Textured grip handles provide control during wet or greasy conditions; safety lock on the end secures the blades closed for safe storage when the shears are not in use Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap after each use; do not place in dishwasher or submerge for extended periods; packaged in an acetate box; manufactured in Spain with a limited 1-year warranty Dimensions: 9.5" overall length (24.1 cm)