Suited for children with diminished hand abilities or with swollen joints or who can not open and close their hands. By squeezing lightly in the handles, the scissors close. By letting go of the handles, the scissors open again. It is not necessary for a child to use force while cutting with these scissors. Stainless steel blades. The points of this scissor are dulled, to prevent a child from hurting itself or others with these scissors. Can be used by left and right handed persons.