It is excellent in resistance against corrosion and does not to ionize. As Titanium is less susceptible to metal allergy, you can be stress free from any kind of metal allergy from these tweezers. Because of their length, they are easier to tip and tilt, so it is a standard length for isolation tweezers. These tweezers are made in Japan and they are a shorter version of #17358. These adorable tweezers are more suitable for experienced technicians.