Also referred to as "safety shears" because of the rounded tips. 5" blades Pruning & trimming indoor & outdoor plants. Trimming llamas and alpacas. Used in training those new to fitting animals, such as sheep, for show. Powder painted handles Double ground, rounded blade tips (since they don't need to penetrate wool follicles) Plant shears with rounded tips are also popular for trimming sheep and other livestock such as llamas and alpacas. Also referred to as "safety shears" because of the rounded tips. This makes them ideal for: Pruning & trimming indoor & outdoor plants; Trimming llamas and alpacas; Used in training those new to fitting animals, such as sheep, for show. For general trimming of plants or livestock and fitting livestock for show. 5" blades. Powder painted handles. Double ground, rounded blade tips (since they don't need to penetrate wool follicles).