I ordered these pliers thinking they might be a little better than the ones I currently use, pliers from a local craft store. But I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the cuts are when using it. I use them for plastic and plastic models by cutting out sprues. They have been excellent so far and I have been using them consistently since ordering, to the detriment of my old set. An added bonus, they come in a nice leather or suede carry case which I think protects them from a bit of damage. wandering hands around my house. The bag is also well made and very pretty. I would recommend, especially for the price.