This is a workhorse pruner. Start with our standard hardened steel blade, precision grind it to a sharp edge, and then seal it with our patented UltraBlade coating, which starts out great and actually improves with use! Maintains cutting ease 5X longer than uncoated or non-stick (PTFE) blades. Thoughts of sharpening and blade replacement will fade from your memory; clean cuts time after time will become your new reality.The Fiskars UltraBlade traditional bypass pruner features the patented UltraBlade coating, increasing blade sharpness to ensure greater ease of cutting and a longer blade life. This means more comfortable use, less fatigue, and less need for sharpening. In addition, UltraBlade offer corrosion resistance greater than that of stainless steel and stays sharp 5 times longer. Time-tested performance and patented features on this pruner combine to create a great value for the gardener. The cutting blade is replaceable and the hook is cambered to ensure clean cuts time after time. The enclosed spring won’t get lost or tangled in dense foliage. This pruner also features Softouch, dual-layer comfort grips, designed to outlast ordinary foam grips, as well as a patented, easy-to-use ambidextrous lock. The bypass pruner has a 5/8-inch cutting capacity and comes with a lifetime warranty.