I bot my first pair of Kai embroidery scissors for about $15.00 a long time ago. Went to Tuesday Morning store-they had same for $2.99. Bargains happen when and where you least expect them.... I bot some titanium scissors at Hancock's Christmas 2012 - they were a promo. Three different sizes for $7.99..(for the box). they cut like butter. Clerk said that is what they have been using in the store for over a year and haven't sharpened them YET...... Bot several as gifts for my quilty friends.....