This 5 1/4" Barraquer Micro Needle Holder with straight jaws and non-locking round handles is tailored for intricate microsurgical tasks. Its smooth, delicate jaws grasp fine needles firmly without damaging them, and its round ergonomic handles afford excellent control and maneuverability. It's built from high-quality stainless steel from Germany, so its very lightweight construction ensures hardly any hand fatigue while maintaining outstanding performance even after many sterilization cycles.