The serrated stainless steel blades of of this hand shear swivel through 360 degress to give 12 cutting angles this allows you to negotiate tricky terrain and work more easily in limited space in amoungst branches or shrubbery these shears are sturdy yet lightweight and are ideal for deadheading and trimming a variety of stems including tougher woody stems so can be used for trimming grass heathers and light pruning or even for topiary work the two grip option on the nylon and fibreglass