Blade design: Fully hardened, precision-ground steel blades make clean cuts Low-friction coating: Helps the blades glide through wood, prevents the blades from gumming up with sap and debris and helps the blades resist rust Handles with Comfort Grip: The handles of this pruner have a grip handle cover for increased comfort and optimum performance. Adjustable Blade Tension: The flower-shaped pivot bolt lets you adjust the tension of the blade and prune different types of plants with just a simple twist. Ideal for trimming and shaping hedges and decorative shrubs.