The really cool thing about the Zyliss herb snips is the stem stripper, those little notches between the pivot of the blades and the handles. For example, have you ever been frustrated trying to get a tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves off those tough, woody little stems? Well, just pull the stems through the stem stripper and Bob's your uncle, the leaves are stripped right off. You can even strip fresh herb leaves right off the vine in your garden; the stripper has been designed to not harm the overall health of the plant. Plus, you have a pair of precision, stainless-steel shears for use in the kitchen, garden and around the home. The comfortable, soft-grip handles make the Zyliss snips a pleasure to use.