Ok. I ordered these on a whim, cuz my Geibs are just not all they're cracked up to be. These Groomsabers are very light. In my hands, compared to other well known brands, I will admit that they feel cheap. But what I will also say is that they are shears I reach for more than any others. They cut so much better than my other high end items. They felt perfect in my hands right away. It remains to be seen how long until they need to be sharpened. Bit for now sm surprisingly pleased. I ordered the straights, thinners, and the curves, and love them all. I'd leave a five star review, but am withholding one star until I see how long they last. As it stands, very happy and would recommend to anyone looking for affordable shears.