Centrix Q-Series Shears were designed with comfort in mind. Q-Series 500 5" Shears are lightweight and perfectly balanced for optimum life and performance. They are constructed from the highest quality Japanese forged steel. Maximum Convex Power Step Duridium Blades Forged Japanese 440 A Stainless Steel  Highly Polished, Hand finished Cryogenically treated Crane Style  Leaf spring tension system locks in the tension by utilizing two-sided components for consistent blade balance with ensures precise cutting Nulon™ Smooth Ride Narrow lightweight design perfectly balanced Offset/Low Torque Handle Design        WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov