They are not Ordinary Scissors. They are specifically designed for use with tapes and adhesives. Each pair is manufactured with the highest quality Japanese Stainless Steel and coated with advanced non-stick fluoride. The blades will no be affected by sticky adhesives making your last cut as smooth as your first.Key Benefits: Scissors measure 8.5" from tip to top Made from high carbon stainless steel so the blades stay sharp and always cut clean quick and easy Non-Stick Fluoride blade coating Comfortable handles Adjustable pivot point and Japanese stainless steel blades Florin resin coated so they won't gum up or leave an adhesive residueHeavy duty scissors sometimes known as Paramedic Shears or Tuff-Cut scissorsPrimarily used for removal of tapes