Okatsune Secateurs Are Very Popular Secatuers Used By The Professional Gardeners In Japan. They Are Simple, Sharp And Strong. Unlike Normal Secateurs, Which Rely On Cushioning And Gearing For A Smooth Feel, These Have A More Direct Action Resulting In A Very Clean, Efficient Cut.the V-shape Of The Spring Ensures That The Cutting Load Is Distributed Evenly Over The Length Of The Spring Which Guarantees A Smooth Closing. The Big Chunky Catch At The Bottom Has A Crisp Action That Is Easy To Use, Even With Cold Wet Hands Or Muddy Gloves And The Spring Is Well Secured And Will Never Accidentally Pop Out.the Blade Has Been Grinded At Two Angles, So It Will Also Smoothly Cut Through Wood And Will Not Unnecessarily Damage The Plant. Due To The Unique Shape Of The Hollow Ground Blade The Sap Flows Away From The Blade And The Blades Will Not Come Apart. The Blades Of This Razor-sharp Pruner Are Forged From The Finest Japanese Steel And Enable You To Effortlessly Cut Through Branches Up To 25mm Thick.the Attractive Red And White Handles Are Useful Too. The Red Shows Up Well In Daylight, While The White Will Show Up At Night So These Secateurs Will Never Get Lost In Your Garden. okatsune Japanese Secateursmade From Hitachi Yasugi High Carbon Steelrockwell Hardness 60.0-61.0easily Cuts Through Branches Up To 25mmstandard 103 Measures 8\" (20cm)