I have had several types of mini saws, but this is the best one I have ever used. The frame is so strong it doesn't bend when pressure is applied and this has made blade breakage to a minimal. My work bench is a converted desk, so im always having to raise my pin when I saw with my normal saw (the Haymaker) because the handle hits the desk. For small jobs this mini has been great. I sawed open a ring shank for resizing, sawed of a design off the side of necklace. I use the full hand grip for that.
To sum it up, I love this saw. I would have liked the handle to be just a tad bigger, but it is not a big deal at all.