Tabaco made scissors are made of high quality steel(molye) thus, this scissors are better than ordinary scissors. This are Hand Made and blades can easily be re-sharpened making it last longer. This scissors are best used in cutting garments, heavy duty materials like leather, multiple layers of fabric, can be used in papers, thick cartoons, garments and rubbers. Blades are well sharpened. For an item to last longer apply with small amount oil using clean and dry piece of cloth.