23008 Premium Forged Heavy Duty Bent Trimmer Scissors, Made in USA, 8-Inch Multipurpose Durable Household Scissors, Perfect for Kitchen, Sewing, Crafts, Office

UPDATE ::: The review below was originally written for the Klein 23008 8 inch bent trimmer - but I have also purchased the 23011 11 3/4 inch bent trimmer also. Note the 23011 price varies GREATLY across the internet at other retailers, and here on Amazon. As of today, 9/19/2016 Amazon has these trimmers for $22 (so does Home Depot). For that price, comparatively to other retailers and past pricing, they are a great bargain. These 11 3/4" trimmers are MASSIVE, but buzz through thick fabric, leather, plastic and heavy weight paper products. They are also great when you want to make a long cut without having to reset.... for me, they are a nice addition to the shop, sometimes size matters! ::: END UPDATE ORIGINAL REVIEW OF 8" TRIMMER: These are an excellent medium duty general purpose or shop scissor. I initially tried the Clauss Carpet/Heavy Fabric Shears (#10721), as I had used Clauss scissors in the past. When the Clauss scissors arrived, I was disappointed by the fit and finish, and more importantly the action - the scissor was too tight, and loosening the bolt was not effectively addressing the problem. Plus, the hole on the grip was small for anything but small hands, and the balance of the scissor was off. I had used Clauss in the past, and although these were still Made in Italy, the quality had obviously decreased. When I saw these Klein 23008 on Amazon for $17, I was willing to give them a try. I have many Klein tools, and rarely am I disappointed by the quality. Plus, these scissors are Made in the US, and I was hoping that would translate into quality. (not always the case anymore... sadly). Once I took these out of the package, and gave them a quick test, I knew immediately they would be a keeper. First, the hole for your fingers is large, and considerably larger than the Clauss. I have semi-large hands, and there is room to spare which is nice - the picture shows this clearly - there is plenty of room for even the largest of hands. Next, the yellow protective coating on the handles is very nice - it is thick, grippy and gives a feel to the scissor under operation. Finally, and most importantly - these scissors come SHARP! The Clauss scissors I bought initially were sharp also, but under close inspection, the edge was not as keen as the Klein's - the Clauss edge was rolled over in spots, and the grinding of the bevel was mediocre. However, the Klein edge was clean, crisp and consistent, and the bevel was ground clean and true, with a semi-toothy edge which is good for a heavy duty scissor. I then tested the scissor on some scrap denim I had sitting around, then tested it on rubber, cardboard and paper - and finally on some scrap thin carpet pieces I had lying around. In all cases, I was pleased with the performance of the Klein scissors. These are a keeper. Note I have owned the Klein 5 1/4 Electricians scissors for years, and they are outstanding, so the fact these turned out to be high quality was not a shocker. I now plan on purchasing the Klein Utility Shears (#22002) to give them a try also - and my expectations are high. Highly recommended! Thanks for reading.

These things are quality. Razor sharp. American made, simple and effective

Very sharp, feel good in the hand, appropriate size even for a guy, and feel like they'll last a very long time. Not to mention they are made by Klein - a very well respected tool manufacturer.

I love these scissors. I own 3 pair and will pretty much only buy them moving forward. Large size, sharp blades, precise fit. Plus they are easy to separate for sharpening. Get these and don't overthink it.

Good size, they are big and strong. Very functional and easy to use. For low voltage jobs works really well.

Best pair of scissors I’ve ever had.

Good quality, handy size, durable handle grip coating.

Yep they're huge strong well built and do exactly what you bought them for. They're heavy enough maybe your wife wont steal them.