I never owned a pair of pinking shears let alone knew what they were for, until I started perusing the site. After I found out, I was set on getting a pair and the are one of the best investments I've made for myself to date. I use it all the time and the precision of cuts made is incredible. There is also no snagging and non-cuts... every cut is sliced right through the first time. It is a bit heavy for my smaller hands but, I still find it very manageable to wield and use, 8". I am now staring at the scalloped edged one because they're more delicate looking.