The Power Multi-Cut® has a mechanical action different from that of scissors. With scissors you're limited to cutting sheets of material, such as paper & thin plastic. The Multi-Cut® has a razor sharp blade coming down onto a flat anvil. This design combined with an offset pivot point gives you incredible cutting ability for cutting thick & rigid materials. The Multi-Cut® has Molded Ergo-Grip Handles that fits both small and large hands to promote comfort and lessen fatigue. It also comes with a safety lock to assure the tool stays closed when not in use. The best part of owning a Power Multi-Cut® is that it will "Always be Razor Sharp" and does not have to be sharpened like conventional cutting implements which is difficult and at times dangerous. The 3 in One also has a titanium coated wire cutter and converts to a utility knife. So no matter if you're cutting plastic, linoleum, shrubs, thick leather, hoses, crafts, etc., the Multi-Cut will "Always be Razor Sharp", for precise, easy cutting.