Gingher 8" Spring-Action Knife-Edge Dressmaker Shears. A gentle spring action opens the shears after each cut, reducing effort, while bent handles create a comfortable working position. The sharp, strong knife edge cuts multiple layers of fabric while providing a longer length of cut, ideal for patterns & trimming seams. A safety latch keeps shears closed when not in use. Packaged in a tin for storage. Longer cut ideal for patterns, seams or long swaths Spring-action opens blades after each cut Knife edge cuts multiple layers A double-plated chrome-over-nickel blade finish