Maine Man's Seafood Shears easily opens shells to extract the delicate meat from inside without it becoming damaged. An essential addition to seafood tools and flatware, the curved blades with tapered tips reach into tight areas while the sawtooth edge helps to crack shells with little effort. Its ergonomic grips add leverage, and remain slip-free, even when hands are wet. Made from extra sturdy 2.5mm thick 18/8 stainless steel with ergonomic ABS grip, Maine Man's Seafood Shears are sturdy, durable, compact for easy storage, and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. Rotate blades 90-degrees to separate for an extra-thorough cleaning. Brought to you by HIC, a third-generation family owned and operated company in the USA since 1957.