I bought the 10" shears. I absolutely love them. They cut beautifly. Such smooth, clean cut, and right to the tip of the blades.
I have large hands and the handles are the perfect size. When I use other shears, I typically have just enough room for 3 fingers but it's usually pretty tight and the pressure from the tight fit eventually leads to pain depending on how much I'm cutting. That is not a problem with shears; I have plenty of room for my fingers. The handles are ergonomic as well, which also cuts down on potential discomfort and pain.
As for these being "seconds," there's not really a noticeable flaw. The blades are in perfect condition. There's a bit of roughness on the handles, but it's in a spot that doesn't make contact with skin, so I have no worries that it'll become a problem at any time.
I would 100% recommend.