This cheetah shears are manufactured from a superior-quality stainless steel alloy with a rockwell hardness rating of 62. Blades are double hollow-ground to produce the ideal cutting angle. Handles and finger rests are contoured for maximum comfort and precision. Cheetah shears are weighted and balanced for excellent performance. Cheetah starlite curved shears are ideal for scissoring topknots along body curves, locks and tails. Measures 8-1/2-inch length.