These scissors are all they said they would be and much, much more!  I've recently started back in sewing after taking some time off.  During that time my arthritis has gotten much worse and my hands were starting to feel the effects of using regular scissors to cut heavy materials such as fleece.  I started searching on the websites for arthritis sufferers and came across these.  I ordered them immediately and when they arrived a few days later couldn't wait to try them.  First of all you don't have to fumble around with trying to get your thumb in the hole and then deal with the pain of the way the thumb has to sit.  All you do is guide with your fingers and push down with the base of the thumb and palm.  When you let go the spring does the rest for you.  Now I can keep cutting without having to take a break.  I love these and now my husband wants a pair too, for his cutting needs!  They are great!