Pinch Scissors knee pad The only caveat is that

The only caveat is that it should not be used to pry out rocks or boulders that are bigger than a football

Suitable for landscaping

this is a unique tool that gives your hand and wrist a break from cut

canvas - and it has a useful carry strap

The face of the cutting blade is slightly hollow-ground to reduce friction in the cutting action

Pinch Scissors knee pad The only caveat is thatThese lovely little things are traditional "squeezing" scissors, or Nigiri Basami in Japan. Nigiri = to squeeze. You hold them high on the handles, near the blades and operate them like tweezers. The spring action is built into the handle. Their simple, yet precise, cutting action is really useful for sewing, crafts, art projects, bonsai, house plants, cutting herbs or twine. The list of small tasks that require a small tool is long.