This is because I wanted something with a smooth edge. These are jagged. The nicks are very fine and I can file them down with my dremel, but the whole point was to get an edge that requires minimal trimming. So they work exactly as intended, very sharp and easy to use (if you know what you're doing), but despite other reviewers' comments to the contrary, they definitely leave a finely jagged edge on whatever you cut. (Just wanted to clarify.) Otherwise, a great product that I highly recommend.