The multipurpose scissors appeared strong when I received them, but when I tried to cut into the crafting sticks to shorten them, I could only succeed by using just the tip of the tool. This required many more cuts than it should have, had I been able to use the full blade like I should have. Even then, I had to work the blade back and forth before I finally succeeded in cutting the thin wood. I do have weak hands due to neuropathy, however, so someone with normal strength might have better results.