You never can have too many pairs of scissors. I just a very quick count of the ones easily found around here 24 pairs. Oh my. I have used the duckbilled ones, they are good for some things, but I actually have a very short stubby round tipped Heritage scissors that I love for very small pieces. these have a serrated edge that grips the fabric making it very accurate and easy to control.. I ;think the blade on that one is about one inch long. The finger holes have a silicone lining and very comfortable and lightweight. I have three others pairs and they are shaped different and have very sharp tips.