The gourmet kitchen shears that will cut chicken bones (see the notched blade), slice through dough, trim vegetables, herbs and meats. A soft-touch handle allows a comfortable, non-slip grip and permits full hand force with minimal effort. Spring-assisted to reduce hand fatigue, these are great all-purpose shears and come equipped with a lock for use during storage. For thorough cleaning, the blades separate. To maintain the sharpness of the blades and prevent corrosion, hand washing is recommended.