So I work at a restaurant and we have patio tables that the paper and cloth blow off when windy. Enter these clips. Bam. Nothing moves. They are inexpensive and are perfect.I like these clips for a variety of uses but mostly for holding large amounts of paper. Works very well and I trust these beyond paper clips and staples !I intend to use these clamps for potato chip bags, etc.Perfect size for agenda clips.I forget what it was I was working on, but I remember saying to myself, "What I need is a small clamp to hold this together until the cement cures." But, no, I didn't think of binder clips that time. I thought of clothes pins. So I went to Amazon and found the Whitmor Wood Natural Clothespins. Some time later, I wanted a small clamp with a stronger hold and smaller profile. Voila! (wah-LAH), binder clips. I use both clothes pins and binder clips for doing all sorts of things, except for pinning clothes and clipping binders. There are the obvious things, like holding packages closed, but they also keep trash bags from collapsing into the trash can. They can serve as hooks from which things can be hung, like hats or headphones. Or holding surfaces together while the glue dries. Or clamping notes in plain view. Or acting as braces on wire shelves. Or holding a pot in place on the stove of a moving motorhome (BTDT). Holding computer cables out of the way. In the garden, in the shop, in the kitchen, out on the yacht --- everywhere but in the microwave. Keep some on hand; you'll be glad you did.I use these things for everything. They're strong, durable and you can't beat the price.Using for holding garden netting in place. They rust quickly but doing the job.Not are these only great when it comes to paperwork, but I also use these as chip clips for my pantry foods! They are better and cheaper than the clips you buy to close bags!