I'm sure I've had my Ginghers for 25 yrs. Minnesota Fabrics (in the old days) aka Hancock fabrics; had Columbus Day sales on scissors.......I bought many a pair for relatives. I think they were 15.00 at that time. They made great gifts. I love mine!! My grandson has been warned about touching them! I asked him what would happen if he used them to cut paper? His reply, "I'd be dead meat". We both laughed. : )