These metal scissors cost more than another one I bought that works much better. I needed these scissors to trim burrs from metal molds made from recycled silver and copper shells. The shapes slipped between the blades and warped instead of cutting off the tongue. Compete with waste. I'll try them in the garden, but again, not on metal. If you need to cut metal, get https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B085BNK2G4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title