Made from the finest 440-A Steel from the HITACHI/AICHI factory in Japan, you can expect highly sharp convex edges. GREAT for all haircutting techniques, including slide and point cutting. These shears will provide smooth, effortless cuts and are incredibly durable. Our texture shears come in a wide variety of styles, including chunking, texturizing, thinning, and blending. They are whisper quiet, silky smooth, and thoroughly tested for crisp, clean cuts without folding, bending, or pulling the hair. They have a Rockwell hardness of 58-59.