The average pair of nail scissors have a maximum length of between three and four inches (7.62-10.16 cm), making them significantly shorter than the vast majority of other types of scissors. The length of the blades on them ranges between one-quarter and one-third of the whole length of the tool, and they are often constructed of stainless steel. The nails or cuticles of a person can be trimmed using a nail scissor, and they are also handy for doing the occasional little cutting operation, like removing a tag from an article of clothing or snipping a loose thread.