The QuilTakTM tool has very few moving parts, and only requires a light squeeze on the handle for easy use * It has been tested for reliability beyond 2.2 million cycles and is lighter than other basting tools (3 oz.). * The TaksTM are in a patented, connected design which eliminates tangling. They are the shortest on the market (keeps the layers of the quilt secure), the finest on the market (leaving less of a mark on the fabric) and of the finest quality