6 " Talyn Ergonomic shear helps align your carpels so you have less pain and swelling. This shear also has a ball bearing key screw which means your screw will not slip and stays secure, for a nicer cutting experience. The holes in the blade are for looks and to make the shear a little lighter to help with fatigue. The steel is high quality Stainless Japanese Steel with triple hollow ground clamshell blades that cut like a dream. A great shear to add to your cutting arsenal.