Gardena Adjustable Grip Professional Bypass Pruner #30609-10

• Professional-size bypass pruner: perfect for a variety of cutting and pruning jobs
• Adjustable grip dial is designed to fit all hand sizes
• Light and extra-strong aluminum design for efficient performance
• Includes wrist strap and comfort grip
• 7/8-inch cutting diameter; lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Gardena adjustable-grip professional bypass pruner features precise German engineering for cutting branches up to 7/8-inch thick. It features precision-ground carbon steel blades that are non-stick and corrosion resistant, and its lightweight, strong aluminum design guarantees long-lasting, efficient performance. Its ergonomic, non-slip comfort grip dial is easily adjustable to fit any hand size. The pruner includes a wrist strap and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Inferior Product:
Boy, I wish I could share the same sentiment as the other reviewers. However, this pruner broke the very first time I used it to cut a twig. There is a small plastic piece that holds the blade on. This peice snapped off with very little pressure. For the price, you'd think they could use a hardier material to keep this pruner together. Other parts of the pruner have very cheap materials incorporated within. Some things are just never meant to be purchased sight unseen.

Gardena 30609-10 Pruning shears:
I had purchased a pair of these shears several years ago to use in my job with a land surveyor. I found them to retain sharpness reasonably well and liked the feature that allowed for thicker cutting . I especially liked the position of the lock button on top as opposed to on the side which caused me to often lock shears when I did not intend to. I have used several kinds and brands , but for me personally, I like these.

Great product and very comfortable.....:
Most comfortable pruners I've ever had. Can work with them for long periods of time without my hand tiring. The blades on mine have kept quite sharp although they've been given some real workouts. Of course they're made to work on things like shrubs, bushes and lighter tree work and not to do the job that the long-handled heavy duty loppers are meant for. In my opinion a great product and I hope mine last for many years to come. If they ever do wear out I'd replace them with the very same kind.