I'll never have enough hand tools. I have been using and collecting hand and power tools for decades. You may think I have a full hardware store now, but I don't. I have a lot of tools, but the most common tools that everyone uses are the ones that I have to change constantly, like pliers. If tools are constantly being borrowed, I guarantee that when "borrowing" becomes "I have no idea where they are" you will buy some again. Either way, these are nice little pliers. These types of pliers can be expensive. Many brands of pliers average lengths of 9 inches or more and are at least $10 more expensive, and many brands are much more expensive. I do a lot of wiring in the house, install new sockets, switches. , ignite or replace the same ones that are obsolete and these pliers are just what you need to start working with 14/2 electrical wire. If I were a pro doing this every day for a living these might not be my pliers but for a home model maker like me they are perfect. They do what the more expensive models do, cut, straighten , wire bending, twisting wires together and other tasks that require vise pliers, but at a much lower price. They do it all, cut wire like butter and have a nice set of rubber grips on the handles. Any do-it-yourselfer who does electrical work in their home should have a pair. At only $13 (at the time of this review) these are a great purchase and value for money.