I have in the past used just a set of side cutters made for metal, these have worked however were not great. Buying these was the first step I took getting back into models. The quality is great! High quality materials, tight fits, and is comfortable in the hand. The cut is smooth and precise and the tip is small enough to get right next to the part. The only thing that kept it from 5 stars is that there is no way to get perfectly flush cuts with this model. They get surprisingly close but not flush. I love them! I look forward to the next few years of using them!

Can't say enough about the quality of these Sprue cutters. They make the job more fun and efficient. and the cuts are very close and smooth. Get a pair soon!

I've used Xuron sprue cutter for 7 years . They are good quality USA made sturdy and well made cutting tool and is a must for any modeler and it sure beats using toe nail and finger nail clippers which do work but side cutters are the way to go so this tool comes in handy for all models if your starting out in the modeling you'll need to buy these cutters you wont be sorry that you did .