I use the expensive game shears (I inherited a couple pairs of the nice old German ones) for cooked game just because I have them. IMHO they are a waste of money, especially the ones made today. I think you would find a pair of harbor Freight siscors (sp?) pretty good for most upland birds and on sale are less than a buck. For ducks and pheasants, use a small cleaver or hatchet with a cutting board.

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