As much as a needle, a quality pair of scissors is a necessity in any sewing basket. In keeping with the ancient monte au noir scissor-making tradition, these folding sewing scissors are handcrafted under the watchful eyes of master craftsmen in Nogent, France, the historical scissor capital of Europe. Made from carbon steel forgings and polished and sharpened to perfection. Blades are plated with chrome. A miracle of construction, not only do they fold to fit comfortably in pocket or purse, they provide a beautiful cutting edge. Handles house the blades when folded for safety. Approx. 4" overall. Just one snip and you'll never accept a lesser quality. Comes with a leather pouch to protect tips.