The new york strip steak is cut from the short loin nearest the sirloin of the cow. It has a moderate amount of bone but can also be purchased with the bone removed. It is a very tender and succulent cut of beef. A one inch cut weighs about one to two pounds. The shell steak, new york strip steak, key strip, Kansas City steak, and hotel steak are substantially the same: porterhouse steaks with tenderloin and tail removed. Regardless of what you name it new york strip steak is a very tasty cut of beef.