These are shiny, bright and nicely plated. The tips are gently curved not a sharp bent nose but enough for my needs. I plan to use these for fishing and to handle small parts. the mating parts can be sharp to the touch so I will probably use a small file to bevel some of the mating edges by the pivot point. the teeth mesh well and the locking tangs fit nicely together. these forceps are well made, value priced and the vendor delivered them quickly with free shipping. I would reorder this again.