This shears are precision weighted and balanced. Manufactured from a high-quality stainless steel alloy with a rockwell hardness rating of 57. This alloy allows the blade to be honed to razor sharpness. Blades stay sharp for months. Handles and finger rests are contoured for maximum comfort. Double screw tension produces smooth scissoring. These features combine for a shear that drastically reduces the amount of effort needed for scissoring. Bent shank reduces finger drag in the coat and allows better access to hard-to-reach areas. The result is an increase in productivity and a reduction in hand fatigue. Curved blades help in the shaping of top knots, tails, feet, etc. The curved gator shear features a bent shank and measures 7-1/2-inch length.