I bought it not knowing what to expect. They are way better than I expected and I rate them higher than the more expensive Knipex I bought at the same time. The handle coating is dense and comfortable to hold. Two things that the significantly more expensive Knipex lacked. I've used them on stiff, thick wire and they worked pretty well. Cutting was easy with the leverage they have. Like I said, I assumed how well they worked. You can certainly give a shot on the run for your money.