Can be held against the skin at an angle and straight for plucking. No risk of injury due to rounded tip. Unpleasant "pinching" is avoidedhand-ground, precise gripping surfacesexact grinding - easy removal of very short, fine hairs including the hair rootsstainless steel and high material hardnessdurable and resharpenableergonomically perfect shape and exact closingretains flexibility and tension for years9 cm