Most worrying is that there are no cuts and parts around the joints (see if they came with a lot of oil in the joint (I had to wipe it off as something leaked) . should be. They're SMALL. Otherwise they'll do the job. Noses are even and straight. No teeth, they're smooth which is great for wrapping jewelry or wire. Yes, and the box said "Jewellers Toy Store" with iridescent diamond logo in case someone like me is wondering what brand it's in. The packaging also advertises that it's 'hardened steel' but with all the cuts I wouldn't expect too much.