I'm very dissatisfied with this cutter I've only used them a few times since I bought them but I wouldn't buy these again . The handles are closed; they don't open by themselves. Every time I compress them I have to take them apart to continue using them. They also cut well and have a pleasant weight and feel. I'm confident enough to say that if it didn't have this issue I would give it 5 stars. I might have a bad pair, but I wouldn't want to risk buying another one. Just my personal experience.