Note: It is normal to find oil on the blade when you receive the secateurs to protect the blade during transport. After daily use, wipe clean and oil the blade. Pruning versatility - Perfect for pruning flowers, trees and shrubs. The ratchet system enables cutting from the size of a flower up to 1 inch thick branches with smooth, controlled action. Comfort and accessibility - Designed to reduce hand strain. If you have a weak grip, arthritis, or mobility limitations but still enjoy gardening, these secateurs help you prune with less effort. Cutting design - These are bypass secateurs, ideal for cutting fresh plant material and making very precise cuts. Use scenarios - Prune flowering shrubs and fresh stems in borders and beds, up to 1 inch thick. - Remove wilted flowers and deadhead with clean, precise cuts. - Garden with limited grip strength or dexterity and perform routine pruning without significant effort.