At first I was outraged by the price of $40 for a set of wire cutters. I've used many types over the years and never really thought about the difference an expensive pair could make. I decided to try them out when I had a gift card and after using them on Gundam Master Grade I would never go back to cheap wire cutters. They significantly reduce the time and effort required for model creation. The cut is so smooth that there is hardly any tension and I don't have to spend as much time filing or trimming the remaining feathers on my parts. A blade makes a big difference, and the quality of that blade makes a HUGE difference. If you build models regularly, you should buy a pair of these (or an even better SPN-120). You will not regret it.