I've used better ones . These tend to get stuck with metal after it cuts the material, snagging and staying closed, it's not every time but it happens. This is more of an annoyance than a real problem, but I bought them to try. The Midwest Scissors was a gold mine in the muddy field, so I bought the scissors too. Nights work but I've used better. Unfortunately for me because I like having better tools. The tin snips are of impeccable quality, I had high hopes for the scissors because of the scissors, but maybe that's why they let me down, had high hopes. I will still use them because I own them and bought them. And I don't need them every day, but old scissors at work work better than my new ones. Do not insult the company or its tools in any way. I received your offset pliers today and can't wait to try them as long as I like them. I'm just giving an honest opinion. The pliers and scissors are amazing, I recommend it to everyone. Maybe no nicks if you use them every day.