Each gator shear is 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 and keeps blades sharp for months. Shears are precision weighted and balanced. 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. The result is an increase in productivity and a reduction in hand fatigue. Bent shanks reduce finger drag in the coat and allow better access to hard-to-reach areas. The curved shears measures 10-inch. Curved blade helps in the shaping of top knots, tails, feet, etc.