Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Own them and gave them as a gift

I can't say enough good things about these shears. They are sturdy, well-balanced in your hands, and are very easy to use. I bought them for myself and then gave a pair to my niece who is also very impressed with them. Neither one of us is super strong and we find the shears not so heavy that they would tire you out after a few minutes. The grips on the handles seem to be quality-made and not the type that will slough/peel off after a few uses. Blades are sharp and cut right through even thick overgrown branches on shrubs (uh oh, I'm telling on myself!)Very happy with this purchase!