When it comes to loppers, the beauty"s in the details, and these hook-and-blade lopping shears are no exception to the rule. The rustproof Evercut blades are curved for easy bypassing and close cutting, and feature a sap groove. In addition, the blades are coated with Teflon-S for durability. The 20-inch handles have vinyl grips but lack the shock-absorbing bumpers that come with top-of-the-line loppers. Occasional gear-greasing may be in order (ours was heavily greased upon arrival), but such maintenance is commonplace. On the whole, these loppers are a good buy for the money. Limited warranty.