Farrier Grade Shears--Designed specifically for hard to cut fabrics and polymeric materials such as kevlar, spectra, and vectran. These grade 1065, high carbon steel shears are Rockwell 72 hardness on the C scale (harder would be brittle). Industrial hard chrome plating is used to protect the surface and provide rust protection. High leverage grips, short powerful jaws and detailed edges with serrated blades.