Cate's Garden Ratchet Pruning Shears 8" Easy Action Anvil-Type Pruners Designed for Effortless Trimming of Hedges and Tree Limbs - Heavy Duty SK5 High Carbon Blades for Long-Lasting Durability 3 PHASE LEVER-ASSISTED CUTTING POWER  Simply cut into a tree limb, press once, release, press twice for 2X the power, release, press down a third time for 5X the power. The ratcheting mechanism latches onto the limb, increasing the power with each step and slicing through a branch with ease. PREMIUM QUALITY BLADES  Forged with SK5 Japanese cutlery high carbon steel blade for heavy duty durability. Ground on both sides to maintain symmetry and to keep the cut straight. Coated with non-stick Teflon to resist sap and gumming up of the blade. Manufactured with the highest quality techniques for a sharp, clean and precise edge. Manually tested and oiled. LIGHTWEIGHT ERGONOMIC HANDLES  Quality sculpted aluminum frame with comfortable anti-slip thermoplastic padded shock absorber on top handle for comfort over long use. Finger guide and protective loop on bottom handle. SPECIAL FEATURES  7/8 inch cutting capacity anvil-type ratchet secateurs for all-purpose garden and tree pruning. Bottom serrated edge to better grip branches while cutting. High quality spring-back action. Easy to operate thumb lock. Built in oil well for blade maintenance. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE  If you are not completely satisfied with your new garden pruners, simply send them back, no questions asked. We guarantee you will love them!