These kitchen shears are the best I have found yet. The shears have a good weight to them and feel very durable when you hold them. They aren't at all flimsy as some are that I have tried and do seem like they are well made and will endure lots of cooking time. If you haven't tried kitchen shears you don't know how easy they make many tasks in the kitchen. I use mine for cutting up whole chickens, cutting chicken strips or nuggets, beef strips, turkey, and even fish! No more oops with the knife shears make it safer, quicker, and easier. I have mine hanging near my kitchen sink so they are handy anytime. You can also use them for cracking seafood claws and shells as well as pecans or walnuts with the blade between the handles. I use these a lot and this is a great pair they even include a slipcover for the end, something I have never received before. They were also packaged very well so I know Le Gusto is a company proud of their product. Oder yours today at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6DYYRL or order a pair for the chef in your life. These will make a great gift for someone that enjoys cooking.