Teflon coated stainless steel, with scissor action braid and leader cutters that you can tighten and maintain over time for continued performance, nose recess for handling round splits with ease and comfortable spring loaded handles with a closure lock for ease of sheathing. Opens all medium to heavy duty split rings with ease. Care instructions: Wash with warm soapy water and dry in the shade, apply lanolin or similar for lasting performance particularly with saltwater applications.