8-inch resharpenable blades are made of hardened forged carbon steel that will not bend. The hedge shears are designed with strong steel elliptical steel handles with non-slip grips and bumper that protects hands and reduces arm and shoulder fatigu8-inch resharpenable blades are made of hardened forged carbon steel that will not bend. The hedge shears are designed with strong steel elliptical steel handles with non-slip grips and bumper that protects hands and reduces arm and shoulder fatigue.