Mac KS-85 Kitchen Shears: 8.5-in.

The drop-forged stainless steel blades are some of the strongest we could find.  They are held together by an adjustable nut with a quick-release joint so that you can maintain tight blade-to-blade contact and easily take them apart for cleaning.  Strong enough to cut through a penny, these shears were designed for heavy-duty kitchen tasks.  Slightly right-handed handle but we know some lefties who use them too.