Unlike carbon steel, which requires regular oiling to prevent rust, these bonsai shears feature high quality stainless steel for rust proof durability. Satsuki shears are useful for everyday pruning of your bonsai tree. The stainless steel construction makes it easy to use daily with little wear or maintenance. Useful for defoliating bonsai or cutting thin branches with ease. Compact design makes it easy to prune deeper foliage as well as make precise cuts on branches. Shear measures 7 inches in length. Made in Japan.