This is the bypass lopper with an ergonomic design and unique gearing mechanism that helps you trim branches more cleanly and easily than ordinary pruners. Unlike common loppers that can quickly fatigue shoulders and wrists, this lopper cuts cleanly with a quick one-handed pull of a handle on its shaft. Integrated gearing reduces cutting effort while a two-stage transmission (1:6 or 1:12) switches instantly from a fast cut for thinning to a powerful cut for pruning thicker branches. The precision-ground steel blade cuts branches up to 1.1" in diameter and has a non-stick coating to ensure clean cuts. The extra-slim cutting head reaches easily into even dense undergrowth and the lightweight aluminum handle extends from 46"-53" long to let you maintain an upright position while pruning to prevent back strain. Contoured handles with soft grips allow easy handling even with gloves. Made in Germany. 46" L x 6" W x 4" D. (3 lbs.)