Power Gear Lopper Bypass Hook Head (L) L78 is great for tree pruning. It boasts handles made from Fiber Comp™ to make the tool extremely lightweight & strong while the Soft Grip™ covered handles increase comfort. The patented Power Gear™ mechanism makes the cutting 3 times easier compared to standard mechanisms & ensures that cutting tree branches is a breeze. The upper blade which is made from high quality hardened carbon steel won't let you down & the non stick PTFE coating on upper blade is designed to reduce friction & make cutting & cleaning easier. The lower cutting blade is curved for optimal catch of the branch being cut.