Geib® Cheetah Starlite 26-Tooth BlendingShears are weighted and balanced for excellentperformance. Dial adjuster allows you to manually adjust the cutting tension Handles and finger rests are contoured for maximum comfort and precision Ideal for finishing work and for specialty jobs like the front legs of Bichons and the crests of PoodlesThis 26-tooth blending shear measures 8 1/2" with a RockwellHardness rating of 62. Blending Shears compared to thinning/finishing shears have a higher number ofteeth per inch of shear. Thus the cumulative cutting surfaceis smaller and less hair is removed with one motion. Thisallows them to be used to soften harsh clipper lines byblending close to the skin and also for bulkthinning. Thinning/Finishing Shears have alower number of teeth per inch of shear. Thus the cumulativecutting surface is larger and more hair is removed with onemotion. This allows groomers to bulk thin larger areas at onetime. These shears are also great for finishing a "naturalcoated breed" they create that natural lookeasily. Material: Stainless Steel Size: 8 1/2" 26-Tooth Shear Rockwell Hardness Rating: 62 Per the manufacturer Geib Shears can vary by 1/4" to 1/2"in length.