SoldCrazy Pruning Bypass Shears Garden Hedge & Tree Clippers Hand SK-5 Aluminum Alloy Teflon Surface Gardening Scissors-JA-13-076 The ratchet in the pruner is a clever extra mechanism to make light work of tough cuts. Alloy Soft Grip Lower Handle Auto Rotates With Natural Hand Squeeze Spreading Muscular Force Evenly Over Fingers Reducing Effort & Strain 30%. If you intend to prune frequently, you'll appreciate the way that a ratchet pruner will reduce wrist strain, require less pressure to cut, and generally make the pruning experience much more enjoyable. If you do a lot of pruning, this can make a huge difference in hand fatigue. Ideal if you are already starting out at a disadvantage with carpal tunnel or arthritis, or have smaller hands. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We are a family owned business with an avid passion for gardening. Customer service is our top priority and we are here to deliver the highest quality service by answering any pruning, trimming or planting questions. The ratcheting mechanism's settings multiply your hand's power by up to 5 times, so that you don't have to do the work - the pruning shears do it for you. With "ratchet" anvil pruning shears you can easily cut thick tree branches that regular cutters would stand no chance against! High quality Hardened steel blades - Heat treated and hardened carbon steel blades are ultra-strong, will last longer and are less likely to nick or need frequent sharpening.