Cakie GT-3103A5 CakieCakie, Green SUPERIOR FORGED ALUMINUM CLIPPERS - The majority of secateurs are made of die cast aluminum. The Gardenite RazorPass is made from a much stronger forged aluminum process. Forging and casting are two very different manufacturing methods. Forged pruners have a much higher tensile strength fatigue strength and yield strength than die cast pruners. Forged pruners are far superior in quality. 26% MORE TENSILE STRENGTH - Forged pruners have up to 26% more tensile strength and 37% higher fatique strength. This means a forged pruner will have a much longer life span and will withstand more cutting force than a similar diecast pruner. JAPANESE SK5 HIGH CARBON STEEL CURVED BLADES - The Japanese sk-5 high carbon steel blade is of the highest quality for making blades. A blade made out of sk-5 high carbon steel is the best blade for the money that you will pay for. WIDE NARROW HAND SETTING - Perfect for large and small hands, women and arthritus sufferers. When set to narrow the RazorPass handles will not open to their normal width. They will open to about 50 wide. Pruning can tire the strongest hands but if you are already starting out at a disadvantage with carpal tunnel or arthritis or have smaller hands the RazorPass will making pruning a breeze. WIRE CUTTING NOTCH - SAP GROOVE - MICRO ADJUSTMENT - SHOCK ABSORPTION SYSTEM - See the description below for more details about these features.