I have a pair of scissors that my husband bought with my first sewing machine that he gave me when we got married. This next Jan will be 38 years so I have had those scissors that long. They only cut fabric. I have only had to have then sharpened once in that time period. The brand on them is Wyss. They made great dressmaker shears. I also have a pair of Ginghers I bought when I was working at JoAnn's 12 years ago.