I purchased this at an antique market. The tip and base of the blade, it cuts well anywhere. Wrapping your favorite antique fabric around the handle will make it stylish(^^) Banshu Scissors Thread snips Nigiri-basami (hand scissors) Nigiri-basami (hand scissors) Silk scissors Total length approximately 9.5 cm These are Banshu scissors made in Hyogo Prefecture, a rare product that is no longer manufactured. Please purchase only if you understand that this is an old item.