Made from the Finest 440-A Japanese steel.Helps you glide through hair and stays sharp longer then other brands. Forged with hand welded handles to blades to ensure excellent balance, great control and proper blade alignment. Comfortable/Ergonomic patented Shark Fin handle, Great choice for new stylists, Amazing Value. Are unlike any other swivel thumb shear on the market. Patented Shear-Fit scissor Finger Fitting System ensures your shears are properly fitted to your exact ring finger and thumb diameter and Rockwell hardness of 56-57.