The Bypass design has been the benchmark of the best pruners. Now we have made a good thing even better - thanks to exceptional quality and extended life. This tool features high carbon steel and is drop-forged under more than 5,000 ponds of pressure to improve the grain structure. One endothermic heat treating process at over 2000 F brings the finished parts to an exacting hardness qualification for incomparable strength and durability. This tool is our landscape series heavy grade bypass pruner, houseplant shear. Enjoy our quality and enjoy your garden.