They were flimsy compared to the last time I purchased them. I used them for a church project to put things onto a piece of cardboard. They were extremely sharp so it didn't take much to put them into the cardboard. Of course I stuck myself several times. A few of them fell out and I was concerned someone might step on them. I didn't like the packaging because it was hard to open the package. In fact I had to have my husband do it because I couldn't break the seal. I'm glad I don't use them on a routine basis.