I use both the Gingher 9" sheers for regular cutting or larger applique cuts but use the Gingher Applique scissors for the smaller work. I also have and 8" pair of Gingher scissors that I love. The only thing for all 3 pairs is that they are right handed and I am a lefty. They were more costly for the left handed scissors and since I have a life time of mostly using right handed scissors I thought I would do fine with the right. Maybe someday I will get a pair for my left hands.