Bought as a replacement for the Fiskars micro-tipped spring scissors which I used most often for trimming thread but occasionally for trimming fabric. They faded over time. However, this isn't really a replacement as they don't cut fabric. But they will do the work for the flow they are eventually needed for. I like the compact size. I often carry projects in my car and this fits better in my bag than scissors. My only complaint is that the clippers look old. I don't think they were used, I think it was the surface that almost looked rusty. My son even noticed when I unpacked them and said something about how old they looked.