These scissors are an heirloom tool that you will use for years to come. Properly used and stored, they will last a lifetime. The are made from hard-tempered steel and applied with a thin layer of 24-karat gold-plating on the handle to make them as beautiful as they are useful. They are perfect for cutting textiles or paper or using for a beading project. They are 5 inches long and 1 and 3/4 inches wide at the widest point. You can get two fingers in one loop and your thumb in the other.