Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
Fiskars Functional Form 1003033: 25 cm poultry shears
Shears to cut out the backbone and spatchcock a chicken before roasting it whole on the kamado
From€26
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Weight
- 0.203 kg
- Material
- Serrated stainless steel blade and plastic handle
Quick answer
Yes, if you roast whole chickens fairly often. These are Fiskars poultry shears with a 9.5 cm serrated stainless steel blade, 25 cm overall, for right- and left-handers and dishwasher safe. They cut the backbone for spatchcock. We have not tested them: what backs them is 2,076 Amazon reviews averaging 4.7.
Serrated stainless steel blade of 9.5 cm, 25 cm overall and a one-hand lock. They are for spatchcocking a chicken so it roasts whole and flat on the kamado.
The Fiskars Functional Form 1003033 are poultry shears 25 cm long overall, with a 9.5 cm serrated stainless steel blade and a plastic handle. The Amazon listing sells them for cutting, jointing and skinning birds such as chicken, turkey or goose, says they suit right- and left-handers and hands of different sizes, and adds a one-hand lock and adjustable blade tension. The seller's text gives 203 g, and the colourway is black, grey and orange.
For a kamado there is one solid reason to own them: spatchcock. Butterflying a chicken means cutting out the backbone and flattening the bird, so it ends up an even thickness with all the skin facing the heat. That way a whole chicken roasts faster and more evenly than one left closed, and [our whole spatchcock chicken recipe](/recetas/pollo-entero-espatchcock-kamado) starts exactly there. You can do it with a knife, but on a slippery board with a bone that will not give it is awkward; poultry shears reduce the job to a couple of cuts.
The shears work away from the fire, so your kamado's size only matters for the bird once it is open. A butterflied chicken takes up more surface than a whole one: on a 46 cm grate (Large or Classic) it fits with room to spare, and on a 33 cm (MiniMax, Joe Jr) it depends on the size of the bird, so measure first; on a 61 cm (XL, Big Joe) there is room to spare. Then it is roasted by [indirect cooking](/glosario#indirect-cooking), with a deflector, as the [guide to direct and indirect cooking](/guias/coccion-directa-vs-indirecta-kamado-deflector) explains. They are also fine for jointing the finished bird, gloves on, because by then it is hot.
The drawbacks, read off the listing. The blade is only 9.5 cm, so a big bird will take several passes. The seller boasts of "effortless bone cutting" without saying which bones or which bird, and we have not been able to check it. It does not say what steel it is beyond "quality stainless steel", and it says nothing about an opening spring. A serrated blade, moreover, cannot be re-sharpened like a plain one. And the listing contradicts itself: 203 g in one place and 198 g in the details table, and one country of manufacture in the bullets but a different one in the table. That is why we name neither.
Verdict: a niche, sensible tool, cheap for what it does. If you roast whole chicken often, it saves you the fight with the backbone; if not, a good knife will do. This is a rating based on the maker's listing, not a hands-on test.
A niche, sensible tool: it opens the chicken for spatchcock without a fight with the backbone. Short blade and a listing with crossed data; not tested.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- 9.5 cm serrated stainless steel blade, 25 cm overall, made for poultry
- One-hand lock and adjustable blade tension, per the listing
- For right- and left-handers; dishwasher safe
- Rated 4.7 from 2,076 Amazon reviews, 9th in its poultry shears list
Cons
- Blade of only 9.5 cm: a large bird will take several passes
- The listing does not specify the steel or mention an opening spring
- Crossed data: 203 or 198 g, and two countries of manufacture by block
Who it's for
For anyone who roasts whole chicken often and wants to butterfly it without wrestling the backbone with a knife.
Not for
If you only cook separate pieces, or often joint very large birds: a 9.5 cm blade falls short.
Specifications
- Weight
- 0.203 kg
- Material
- Serrated stainless steel blade and plastic handle
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FAQ
What are poultry shears for on a kamado?
Mainly for butterflying the chicken (spatchcock): you cut out the backbone, flatten the bird and roast it flat, with all the skin towards the heat and an even thickness. That way it roasts faster and more evenly than a whole unopened bird, and it is what our recipe calls for. The shears never go in the kamado; they only prepare the bird. Afterwards they can also joint the roasted chicken, always with gloves on.
Do they cut through the backbone?
The listing speaks of "effortless bone cutting" thanks to the adjustable blade tension, but it does not say which bones, and we have not tested them. A chicken backbone is a relatively thin bone for serrated poultry shears. If you feel resistance, adjust the tension before forcing it. With large birds such as a turkey, the 9.5 cm blade will mean cutting in several passes.
Can they go in the dishwasher?
The listing states they are dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Even so, after cutting raw poultry it is wise to rinse them well in hot soapy water and dry them completely before putting them away, especially around the pivot. Hand washing is the prudent way to make them last, but that is our judgement, not the manufacturer's instruction.
Will a butterflied chicken fit my kamado?
Flattened it takes up more surface than whole, so check the measurement. On a 46 cm grate (Large, Classic) an ordinary chicken fits with room to spare; on a 33 cm (MiniMax, Joe Jr) it depends on the weight of the bird and may be a tight fit. What matters is the diameter of the grate, not the height of the dome, because the bird lies flat.