The Aven Tools 18851 Blu-Tek Tweezers with Fine Angled Tips, Style 5B-SS, have been designed for industrial and laboratory use. The attractive blue finish is a result of a Titanium Nitride PVD coating method, which provides the tweezers the strength, durability, and scratch & corrosion resistance of titanium. These coatings can reduce friction and provide a barrier against damage. The applications for these coatings are ever expanding: aerospace, automotive, defense, manufacturing and more where long lasting durability is crucial. The 18851 Blu-Tek tweezers feature precise tips that are designed to remain aligned throughout the life of the tweezers.