I used to always use hand tools. The reason was the lifetime guarantee. My toolbox is full of craft tools. After the Sears shut down this definitely weighed on me on the master as it's a lot harder to replace tools under warranty. But I burned my old handheld air cutoff tool and used another one from my local chain tool store. I jumped at the chance to get a new master. When I opened the box I was happy to see that the quality is still excellent. The red pencil is good. Much better than bare metal. It's simple and easy to use. Well balanced. What I really like is the ability to change the direction of the wheel. I've never seen this before and it's definitely a nice feature. I can recommend this cutting tool.