I got the Misen Kitchen Shears because the basic off-brand set that we already had just weren't making the cut (pun intended). My wife was attempting to convert some red 18 oz party cups into intermediary planters for her tomato and pepper seedlings but each cut was painstaking and often coming out at the wrong angle.

Growing up my mom had a pair of Cutco shears that were a lot more heavy duty than a standard pair of kitchen shears, so I considered that for a moment, but the $200 price tag was a bit much for me, especially given the fact that from my experience they were always a little clunky.

So when I saw that Misen had a set on sale for approximately $30 I jumped at the opportunity.

These Misen shears are better than the pair of shears we already have, and even better than my Mom's Cutco pair along with the best part of being able to be separated. I strongly recommend these to anyone who wants a solid and sharp pair of shears at an affordable price.

P.S. These shears cut through those 18 oz party cups like butter.