WOW! What a Value!  HUGE, STRONG, POWERFUL!  Not perfect for fine finishing work or around delicate nick prone areas though.
What an incredible bargain these are!!  I have several pairs of Oster A5's, and top of the line Andis shears... all of them significantly more expensive than these...but these by far seem to be the more substantial, and expensive of the bunch. (If I didn't know the sales prices or brands.)<br /><br />Starting with the great molded case, the two extra replaceable motor brushes, and the tools and oil that it comes with.<br /><br />I ordered this to use primarily on my dog, (Based on some great reviews of Arksen's other shears being used on canines) due to his often getting thick mats, that are difficult on the Oster's and Andis's.  The blades get really hot and uncomfortable against his skin, and I have to keep switching from one to the other.  I ordered these when my dog was overdue for his spring cut..and boy was he matted.  I was anxiously waiting to clip him until these arrived. So right after these arrived, I got right to it.<br /><br />I must say, these cut right through mats like crazy...a huge improvement... however, I personally wouldn't buy these as your only set of shears for use on a dog.  These are some BIG...POWERFUL...and loud shears, with some huge blades.  I also wouldn't use these on a dog if you don't know what you are doing... you wouldn't want to nick your dog's skin with these...as they are big teeth, with a tremendously powerful motor.  I must admit, I was pretty nervous, and only used these when I got to the thicker mats, in areas that I could be careful to not get any skin into the teeth.<br />Also, know that they are not designed for a &#34;finished&#34; smooth, look to the fur.  Plan to either go back over with other shears to &#34;even out&#34; the cut marks, or use when you don't mind a bit more of a rougher look. :-)  They are also big/heavy, so a bit awkward to handle easily.  If you consider yourself to be &#34;dainty&#34; at all...these probably aren't for you.  (If you remember &#34;Tim the Tool-man Taylor... well he would have LOVED these shears!! I can hear him grunting right now as I imagine him holding these monsters! :-)<br /><br />Overall, I am incredibly impressed with the power, quality, and design of these, as well as the value that they represent for sure!!  I am convinced that those with larger animals will be even happier with them, and I am thrilled to have them for those tough spots, that can take so long with other shears.<br /><br />**I purchased these at a discount in exchange for my promise to provide my 100% honest and impartial review, which I promise I am giving here.  (This does not keep me from giving 1, 2, or 3 star reviews or full praise as warranted.)  Let me know if you have any questions at all.
Rating: 5 stars