I am not a professional locksmith or handyman. I bought these shears for use around my home and expect them to live up to the demand. I used them on a gutter repair project shortly after receiving them and they worked really well. They cut well and are easy to hold and manipulate. If you need a pair of scissors for occasional household use, you can easily handle them. , They are well constructed and not only for occasional use around the house, but I have not tested them in such a usage…