Unlike conventional jewelry cutters, the patented Xuron Flush Cutter Micro-Shears® utilize a shearing cut: by-pass cutting edges slice cleanly through metal. Cutting edges last longer because the cutting edges never meet. Because of this shearing action, the Micro-Shear® requires only half the effort to cut metal as compared to conventional jewelry cutters. Overall length 6", length of cut 1/2". Made in USA.