This is a very handy tool to have around.I remember buying this at Walmart about 3 years ago and it hasn't disappointed me at all. Heavy duty scissors like will cut what other regular cutters can't. The busiest time this tool sees is Christmas with all the kids presents. Opening up some of the boxes, twist ties, straps, plastic clips is no match for this. It sure beats using a knife or regular scissors to get their toy out.As for a home job use. I've used this to cute thin metal, heavier duty plastics and the other likes. I just used this today to measure and cut some thicker weather stripping for our front door as winter is near. I was quite surprised there was no other reviews on this so I decided I would write one up.SUMMARY: 5 stars! For the price, this is an excellent, handy cutters. It's a Stanley, I don't know if I would recommend it for a daily use as your job or trade, but for the home tool box and occasional odd job at home, I think it will last my lifetime.