I have a pair that are similar but thinner and hubby gave them to me for Christmas one year and I love them. The actual cutting area is a lot smaller but does a great job. When I found out how much he paid for them I was shocked, they were nearly 20.00 from our local quilt shop. I like them because you don't have to put your fingers thru the holes to use them and makes it much quicker. That's why hubby bought them he said after watching me use the scissors. You pick these up and they are already in the palm of your hand ready to go.