Offset kitchen shears are more ergonomic than straight kitchen shears. They have a long bottom blade and handle, providing additional comfort and leverage.

Straight kitchen shears are more durable and sharper than other scissors. They're suited for cutting through bundles of herbs, kitchen twine, and processing.

Offset poultry shears process chicken, duck, and turkey for food preparation, and cut through poultry tendons and bone. Offset shears have a longer bottom blade and handle than straight scissors, providing additional comfort and leverage when cutting.