Material: Cobalt Alloy(ATS314) Blade: Convex Handle: Ergonomic handle The material used to these scissors are high quality Cobalt Alloy, includes cobalt, vanadium, chrome, molybdenum, nickel. And this makes hardness, durability on the blades. Therefore they last long by keeping the sharpness. The blades are convex and set very sharp, of course by the experienced craftsman.