These "cut and hold" rose shears, with rosewood handles, have a wide metal spring that is separate from the blades, which firmly grips the stem after the blades have cut it. Just open the scissors to release the stem. Very handy for avoiding thorns on roses! These scissors will firmly hold flowers, grapes or anything else to be gathered. This is also called a "cut and hold scissors" or a "harvester scissors". This scissors is also recommended for cutting withered leaves out of indoor plants. The total length is 7", blade length is 2". Victorinox of Switzerland is the manufacturer, and they are also the manufacturer of the original Swiss Army Knife. Imported by Felco.