Does its job well, but the black anvil is very large and interferes with my application. If you're just cutting flat metal with no burrs underneath, it's perfect. I was trying to cut a round bowl with items inside and it would be difficult for you to maneuver around obstacles. DO NOT loosen the screw protruding to the left of the anvil: it determines the thickness of the cut - learned the hard way. Also note that there is a thickness gauge in the plastic bag box which is easy to lose; I wish there was a place on the instrument to keep this thing.