These Japanese made Damascus 440C stainless steel scissors by Saki are the upper echelon of what scissors should be. Got these for my wife who is a licensed professional, a person who knows all about quality hair shears. The weight of these shears is just right. You can tell immediately these shears are made of a specialized alloy steel that is hardened and has gone through a special sharpening process. Because of these high quality features, the cutting they produce is second to none. Retaining their sharpness cut after cut, month after month, and year after year is what separates this brand from others in the marketplace. The look and feel of this product is another convincing fact that supports it premium design and cost. Of course, having said the latter is moot if the design is not up to par. Both shears are ergonomically designed for comfort and daily use. The scissors are held together by a specialized stainless steel heavy duty screw that adjusts the tension finely keeping the shears sturdy for precise effortless cuts. The product comes in a black leather pouch for protection. My wife stated the shears are made to perfection. She is very happy with this particular brand. Her client's satisfaction is key to the product's high quality features. There are no manufacturing defects noted. These shear are a premium investment. I like them and I recommend them highly.