Bryson Snip-its are a great addition to your knitting tool bag. These self-storing scissors fold up to ride safely in your project bag. Great for travel! The handles are die cast and chrome plated. The blades are surgical stainless steel, precision machined, heat treated and hand assembled. The tips are slightly rounded. When folded they are 3 1/8" x 7/8" x 3/8". Made in the USA.