1.Curved Blades: The blades of the blue color pruner are bent, which is a special design, not a defective item. The curved blades help to avoid unexpected cuts to plants. When pruning plants, you can avoid cutting all of the flowers or other parts that you don't need and just get what you require. 2.Reduce Hand Strain: These micro tip snips are springloaded, so they automatically push themselves open without you having to do the work. This greatly reduces hand fatigue and makes these snips suitable for those with arthritis, carpal tunnel, hand or wrist issues. The comfortable 'grip' handles make it easy to work for a long time without causing hand pain. 3.Secure, Easy to Lock: These micro tip snips have a safe and secure sideways locking mechanism that keeps the blades protected and closed when not in use. The design of these pruning snips is suitable for both righthanded and lefthanded users. 4.Make Precise Cuts: With these micro tip snips, you can easily reach between plants to 'clip and snip' only the area or part that you want to cut with one hand, without damaging the other vital stems and branches of your other plants. Note: The blue shears have curved blades. Clean the blades after each use.