WISS industrial thread nippers are made from nickel-plated, hot-drop forged, fine cutlery steel. These have positive self-opening with spring-action for effortless, fast cutting. Use thread snips for cutting thread, trimming loose threads and ends from fabric, ripping seams, or making small, precise cuts quickly and easily as you work. 4 3/4". Wt. 2.5 oz.