I purchased these new three years ago, but I'm selling them because I've replaced them with new bob scissors and no longer use them. I believe I've had them sharpened about three times. While you could technically still cut with them, the sharpness is quite poor, so I recommend having them sharpened before use. There is some rust-like staining on the blade tips. The handles are also worn. I removed as much hair as possible, but please understand that some hair may remain. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are overly concerned about minor details.