I'm no longer working as a hairdresser, so I'm selling this at a bargain price. The blades are made of "Cobalt Base Alloy CBA-1". This material is highly resistant to friction, and experimental data has proven that it lasts 2.5 times longer than standard stainless steel blades. The blade shape is thin and straight at the tip. These scissors are designed for base cutting, allowing for delicate base cuts using pointing techniques, as well as blunt base cuts with fine opening and closing adjustments.