Heritage Stiletto Shears are designed with a short shank for quick and easy opening of the blades. Each pair of shears includes a blue finger pad and silencer. Ergonomically designed shears feature a finger rest that reaches for the index finger to relieve work strain on the hand and wrist. Semi-oval blades make the hair "pop off" the cutting edges. Heritage Straight Stiletto Shears measure 8-1/2-inch. These shears have a Rockwell Hardness rating of 57/58.