After reading some mixed reviews, I was dubious about these. I figured that for the price of one item from a pet shop, getting 5 with a case, was worth chancing. Really glad I did! Both pairs of scissors meet well and are sharp, there are no unfinished edges anywhere and I'm pretty sure they are stainless steel, they look and feel like it, have a nice weight to them and I've used them several times now, still shiny! The people purporting rust must not have dried them before putting them away! Stainless steel will mark and discolour if left wet constantly. The tweezers are well made and very easy to use. I have chronic illnesses that mean my joints hurt, especially thumb and wrists, so if I can use them without pain or cramping ... Honestly, I'm really unclear what people were expecting when giving these bad reviews, they are everything I could have hoped for at a great price and a handy, smart case!