The sleek, multipurpose TWIN kitchen shears cut through most anything - even carpet / Stainless Steel / Black Handle # The steel quality has a major influence on the performance and durability of a pair of scissors. J.A. Henckels research has resulted in the development of the most suitable steel alloys which are produced exclusively for J.A. Henckels Scissors. Steel insert in handle opens screw caps # Assembled with a screw beneath the red trademark for precise blade movement and ease of sharpening # Special synthetic compound "Rynite" (DuPont) handle is unbreakable and diswasher safe FRIODUR high carbon, no-stain steel blades