Flexrake FLX283 Drop Forged Bypass Pruner, 1-Inch Capacity Pruner cuts up to 1-inches and has a replaceable precision ground blade with a sap groove that pushes plant debris away from the cutting action High carbon, heat treated steel with forged contoured grips for greater ease during use Left handed thread maintains proper fit between hook and blade and the new textured grip is comfortable and won't slip These are pruning tools of unsurpassed quality and service life Drop forging and heat treating assure long, trouble-free usage