Fiskars PowerArc 8" Shop Shears, Heavy Duty Serrated Stainless Steel Scissors with Comfort Grip, Hardware Tool for Construction, Cut Materials like Insulation, Duct Tape, Cardboard, Rope and Tyvek

The particular Fiskars model shears with the open-top-handle is really GREAT! I compared it against one of Fiskars' other models (selling out of the same Amazon listing) with fully closed loops for both the top and bottom of the handle, and this one is quite superior, providing more leverage while cutting, therefore it's easier on your hand and muscles, AND more effective at cutting. Plus, the blades are SHARP, and strong.The other Fiskars model wasn't bad at all, it was quite good, it's just that this one is significantly better; and its greater ease of cutting is quite noticeable and comes in handy when cutting cardboard boxes, as I do (from Amazon deliveries!). This design with the open top handle and the wide-loop bottom handle (the latter allows more fingers to hold it) not only provides more cutting leverage, but allows you to get whatever material you're cutting out of your way as you cut further and further into it.I also compared this item with yet another set of shears, that one purchased at Home Depot (made by Wiss), but it was definitely a nice set of shears that did a good job. It's just that this Fiskars model clearly does a better job-- it cuts better, cuts thicker materials, and is much easier to cut with, with more leverage, therefore easier on your hand.I don't know how long these Fiskars will last, what with the open, uncovered spring that I wonder if it might become detached, but I bought three of these-- two more after being so pleased with the first one-- and they all three work equally great.By the way, there is a little plastic piece at the bottom of the handle that locks the two-piece handle together so that the blades stay together when stored. (I can see where that lock could easily become undone, however, but so far, that hasn't happened to me.)This is really a phenomenal product, and I can not only cut through thick cardboard boxes with it (I much prefer using this to a box cutter), I can also cut through double-thickness of those boxes when necessary; though there is a bit more difficulty then.I highly recommend this product for its intended uses. And don't let the unusual look of the handle scare you away-- it's actually one of the great features on this set of shears.(By the way, I was drawn to look at Fiskars shears in the first place by reading some other reviewer's recommendation for them!!-- although, of all places, it was in an Amazon review of a set of screwdrivers, where the reviewer was commenting how difficult it was to open that package of screwdrivers with all of the clear plastic glued to cardboard, but that these Fiskars shears made it a lot easier! Reading that screwdriver set review resulted in my buying three pairs of these Fiskars shears!)

I am extremely impressed with the Fiskars Pro PowerArc Shears! The 10" heavy-duty design makes cutting through thick materials effortless. The ergonomic grip ensures comfort, and the sharp blades provide precise cuts every time. Whether it's for building, construction, or general use, these shears are built to last and handle tough jobs. Highly recommend!

These cut my galvanized poultry wire like Butter.. hoping Hadware cloth might not be too much for these. My hands don't have the strength anymore to use traditional wire cutters.Love them so much , had to make cages around ney planted roses.🌹

Hey, stop using regular scissors to do heavy duty jobs. Buy a pair of these and do it right.They work extremely, well cut reliably and are easy to clean and maintain.

These are solid as can be and makes cutting think flower stems a breeze!

These things are monsters! I mean they are big, heavy duty scissors. The handles are nicely contoured for comfort and allow for supplying surprising, pain free power, to the blades. If you need a pair of large scissors, that will comfortably cut through most anything around the house or workshop these will likely work. Keep in mind they are fairly heavy but the long blades provide very smooth curved cuts even in very thick saddle leather. They are so good, and so reasonably priced for what you get, we went back and bought the smaller size for smaller cutting jobs. No regrets. Highly recommended.

These are the very best scissors for cutting dense or metalized fabrics. I work with Xcluder which is a dense type if steel wool. I've always struggled to find a way to cut it. Regular scissors work for the first inch and then bind up and soon the blade gets dull. Tin snips and other kinds of metal working tools don't work well on anything except a stiff sheet. But wow these scissors easily cut through the Xcluder perfectly.The hand grips are big and comfortable. The blades are serrated so they hold and cut cleanly and don't push the material away from the scissors. The blades are firm and strong with no play nor gap.They turned a frustrating chore into an enjoyable craft exercise.A good tool is well worth having and these are excellent work scissors.

Bought to cut some heavy duty spongefoam mattress, works great!