There's some rust, etc. This item is easy to grip and makes it easy to remove hooks. I was particularly impressed with how easy it was to remove treble hooks that were firmly hooked on flathead fish, etc. It's still usable, so please take good care of it. Fishing pliers with a grip, a design with a fine tip that's easy to use. - Brand: RAPALA - Type: Fishing Pliers - Color: Black/Red - Material: Plastic/Metal - Features: With grip, fine tip Thank you for viewing.