These scissors are true to their name – powerful! They are originally designed to be used by paramedics and first responders in the rescue and treatment of injured patients. The safety bill on the front of bottom blade means the blade will slide under garments that need to be cut off an injured patient. They are designed to cut through the toughest of materials like motorbike leathers and seat belts. Although you might not use them for their original design purpose they are also extremely useful around the house and garage, in fact we call them garage scissors. Whatever you have that’s though to cut in the shed these will do the job from carpet to tough plastic packaging or even a tin can. Sprinkle these around the house to stop people using your good dressmaking shears to cut inappropriate things. They are an insurance policy for your good scissors!