5-1/2 inch Carbon Steel Shears - Kevlar, Dyneema, Vectran, Spectra, Technora, Nomex, Innegra, Dacron, Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber, Breathers fiber cable Micro-serrated blade to grip material for non-slip cut Sharp blade to shear fabric easily (made from high carbon steel from Japan) Grips designed for comfortable repetitive cuts; ambidextrous Non-serrated blade can be sharpened to extend life Extended tang for durability and efficient force transfer