I love my Ginghers. I just found out via the Ginghers website they will sharpen them for $7.50, no shipping charge. I have a little burr on mine and intend to send them in. As for snips, these are fantastic:
http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/sto...ps-p-3117.html
They are unbelievably sharp and they cost $1.49!!!!