I absolutely love my Kai micro tip scissors and also have a bit larger pair. There is nothing short of cutting long lengths of fabrics that the Kai's that I have won't do. I need to purchase the longer ones one of these days. I have all the Gingers I believe ever made and absolutely love the Kai. I use my micro tip ones for everything small including applique, removing stitches and jump stitches etc. There is nothing near those in my opinion. I have the Ginger applique ones and never use them anymore.