I have had 3 carpal tunnel releases on my hands. I do a lot of sewing so that means cutting fabric. These sissors are very easy to grab, comfortable, lightweight, and eazy to manipulate! I have had several pairs over the years, they somehow always wind up in someone else's hands cutting paper, a BIG NO-NO!!! The sissors cost much more money in a fabric store so this HSN price is a godsend! So if you sew or just need a hand-friendly sissor- STOCK UP!