Malteser Straight Nail Scissors are manufactured from specially forged and hardened steel, finely ground and protected through nickel plating for added strength and durability. They are hand sharpened to a perfect and precise finish. Maltesers specific quality requirements, in respect of high grade materials and perfect production, are above Solingen standard. With a lifetime guarantee, these scissors are created as straight or curved to cut following the natural form of your finger nails. With exception to the Malteser Blackhead Remover, only clean and sterilise in Eau de Cologne or Alcohol. Nickel plated steel is unprotected at the cutting edge and inner edges of the blade. If not dried and oiled soon after contact with water rust may form.