I use both for dagging and hand shearing the jakoti are self sharpening and hold their edge well I just run a flat file over them occasionally , but I can get my drummer boy shears even sharper BUT I have to keep sharpening them especially if dagging , they loose their edge fairly fast, also I have to check that the blades are cutting along the full length and correct if not . The jakoti's have only needed the centre rivot tightened a little after maybe 2yrs