Personally I think Fiskars are just barely above dollar store scissors. I let my hubby use them for whatever he wants to use them for. You can get Ginghers at JoAnn's with a 50% off coupon. That makes them more affordable. If you take care of them they'll last the rest of your life. The other type of scissor I use most is the micro serrated edge scissors. I have two sizes of the Elan brand but I don't think they're real easy to find. I have lots and lots of other scissors but the Ginghers and Elans are the ones I use the most.