These are well worth the money in my opinion…they are definitely a step above other pruners I have bought and used. These are heavy duty and when you have them in your hand they are sturdy and I can cut up to ½ inch branches (sometimes more depending on the wood). They are a little heavier than other shears but that is worth it to me because they are so strong and durable.
They come out of the box super sharp…I used them the first day I got them and quickly pruned back a smaller maple tree with branches hanging out and it took care of it in no time. And I was able to cut them both wet and dry without slippage and the sharp blade went through everything. I usually end up sharpening mine after several uses…these have remained sharp and their strong blade doesn’t chip or break off so less need for sharpening.
They also come with an extra blade and spring…definitely a great idea and the two things I always seem to break on other pruners. Now I have a backup that can easily be installed and get an entirely new pruner because of using these two components. I can’t say enough about how great these are and I am really happy to have them as my main pruners.