Special shear-type blades give capacity cuts in the throat of the tool yet small wood sprouts or sucker growth are nipped off quickly at the blade points with minimum handle spread. Two sharp blades cut without damaging bark or cambium to promote quick healing from both sides of cut. Alloy steel, heat-treated blades retain sharp edges longer. Heat-treated, spring steel handles will not bend or buckle. Special pivot bolt assembly – won’t bind, won’t loosen. Approx. Length of Tool - 24". Capacity Green Wood - 1.25". Weight - 2.75 lbs.