Special heat-treated high-carbon steel blade snips from well-known UK manufacturer, Burgon & Ball. Acclaimed by farmers and shepherds during field-testing. Ideal for trimming feet of sheep and goats for footrot and other conditions. The fine blades allow accurate trimming between the claws. This tool is very sharp and will have many other uses around home or farm. Coated blades minimise rust. Comfortable-design handles, with safety strap, and easy-to-operate thumb-slide for blades lock. The serration pattern gives unrivalled levels of bite, anchoring the blade firmly while the plain cutting blade slices cleanly and precisely through the toughest of hooves. Handy size and lightweight for daily carrying. Length 19cm o.a. Blade length 5cm.