What are seafood shears used for?

They cut through shellfish shells — lobster, crab legs, shrimp and crayfish — so you can open them cleanly and remove the meat. The blades cut backwards along the shell rather than crushing it, which keeps the meat intact.

Do they crack crab and lobster claws?

Yes. As well as cutting blades, these shears have a built-in shell cracker for claws and knuckles, so you can cut and crack with a single tool rather than reaching for several.

Are the seafood shears dishwasher safe?

Yes. The stainless steel shears are dishwasher safe. A quick rinse also works, and the lock keeps the blades closed and safe when stored in a drawer.

Will they damage the meat inside?

The backward-cutting action is designed to open the shell without crushing it, so the meat comes out in larger, intact pieces with less waste than cracking by hand.

What are the blades made of?

Durable, odour-resistant stainless steel, which resists rust and shellfish smells and stands up to repeated use. They are backed by a MasterClass 5-year guarantee.

Are they suitable as a gift?

Yes. For anyone who enjoys crab, lobster or seafood platters, a quality pair of seafood shears is a practical gift, especially presented with a recipe or a shellfish guide.

Can I use them for shrimp and prawns too?

Yes. As well as crab and lobster, they handle shrimp, prawns and crayfish, making them useful across a range of shellfish at the table.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes. These MasterClass seafood shears come with a 5-year guarantee, reflecting a tool intended for regular shellfish preparation rather than occasional use.

Master Class Seafood Shears

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Cuts shells, not the meat: Backward-cutting stainless steel blades open lobster, crab and shrimp shells while leaving the meat intact.
Built-in shell cracker: An integrated cracker handles claws and legs, so you need fewer separate seafood tools at the table.
Stainless steel, odour-resistant: Durable stainless blades resist odours and rust, and the shears are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
Spring-and-lock mechanism: A sprung action eases repeated cutting, and the lock keeps the shears closed and safe in a drawer.
Backed by a 5-year guarantee: A MasterClass 5-year guarantee reflects a tool built for regular shellfish preparation.

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Top Highlights

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Cuts shells, not the meat: Backward-cutting stainless steel blades open lobster, crab and shrimp shells while leaving the meat intact.
Built-in shell cracker: An integrated cracker handles claws and legs, so you need fewer separate seafood tools at the table.
Stainless steel, odour-resistant: Durable stainless blades resist odours and rust, and the shears are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
Spring-and-lock mechanism: A sprung action eases repeated cutting, and the lock keeps the shears closed and safe in a drawer.
Backed by a 5-year guarantee: A MasterClass 5-year guarantee reflects a tool built for regular shellfish preparation.

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MasterClass seafood shears make light work of shellfish. Stainless steel blades cut backwards through lobster, crab legs, shrimp and crayfish shells without crushing them, so the meat stays intact and less is wasted. A built-in shell cracker, spring-and-lock mechanism and dishwasher-safe build add to the appeal, all backed by a 5-year guarantee.

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