I got these for to add to my medical chest at home.I was actually surprised when I first seen them, becausethe look of them didnt look that like they would cut through anything.I was wrong, so the first thing I tried them on was a 6ply 4x4 drain sponge,it cut right through it paper and all.Then I tried a wadded up wet wipe and it didnt stick cut right through it.So then I went a got a thick wash cloth, and it cut right through that as well.These seem to work well. They are nice and sharp for what I will be using them for, and dont have to worry when trying to cut bandages off my grandson.The shears seem like they are nicely made, not flemsy. I tried pulling them apart to see if they were loose, and they seem to very tight.The handles seem to have plenty of room for finger grasping, for man or women.I do like these, and glad that I purchased them.