I was looking for a replacement for the claws my dad and I used when he taught me how to make laminate countertops decades ago. Over the decades the old ones have faded; sharpened, but actually - worn out. After spending some time trying to find a fair balance between the instrument and its price, I found them and ordered them. I don't use them on laminate but I think they would be great for hand pre-cutting. They are very good at grabbing and pulling out staples and nails that don't have a large head. This is the main purpose for which they were bought.