The fiskars power gear bypass x pruners are ideal for cutting fresh branches up to 26mm in diameter the unique power gear mechanism makes cutting up to 35 times easier vs standard mechanisms the pruners handles are made from fiber comp to make them extremely lightweight and strong the blades are made from extra hard corrosion resistant steel cr mo v ensuring that they stay sharper for longer the non stick ptfe coating on the upper blade reduces friction and makes cutting and cleaning easier o