10-inch Heat Treated, Hardened Carbon Steel Blades with Compound Action. Maintain and shape shrubs, bushes, and hedges with Centurion’s sharp, comfortable Hedge Shears. The self-aligning pivot bolt provides smooth precise cutting action and reduces cutting effort while providing clean cuts. Constructed with precision ground fully heat-treated hardened carbon steel and lightweight elliptical aluminum handles. Designed for comfort and safety, strong lightweight handles with non-slip grips and shock-absorbing bumpers that help reduce the jarring conclusion at the end of cuts that protect hands, reduce arm and shoulder fatigue.