I bought this tool to cut through a piece of 20 ga stainless steel in a grill part. I am very satisfied, it cuts stainless steel with one hand on the handle! I also tried 12 inch Irwin scissors (22012), they could barely cut with both hands and it was very hard on the blades. In comparison, these MWT-6716B shears feel solid and the blade is still smooth after my test cuts. I wouldn't want to cut hundreds of yards in steel this tough, but for my little project they're perfect.