Go easier on your hands with precision geared ratcheting action and auto rotating handle for assisted cutting of wood up to 7/8 of an inch in diameter, without fatiguing your wrist or hand. Aluminum handles are strong, lightweight and rustproof. Specially coated, high carbon steel, replaceable anvil blade for a clean finish on every cut. Lock mechanism is out of the way and does not interfere with operation. To use: place the jaws of the pruner over stem you are cutting and squeeze until blade stops. When you release your grip you will hear the ratchet click. Repeat action until cut is complete. Incremental gear assisted action helps to make each cut a pleasure. 10 in long x 5.5 in wide, 11 ounces.