I bought my Fiskars ergonomic cutter in about 1995, and still use it today. I have forced myself to always click the safety shield, before setting it down, and so far no accidents for me or others. (I do wish I had taken out stock in blades, though. Lol!) I like mine because I can use any blade that I have tried, so I can bargain hunt for them. I have even used a pinking blade on it.