The Rust-Resistant Low-Friction Blade Coating Of The Fiskars Powergear2 Softgrip The first time you try Fiskars PowerGear2 Softgrip Pruner, you?ll be amazed ? but it?s not magic, it?s gears. Fiskars patented gear technology multiplies your leverage to give you up to 3X more power on every cut. This means you can power through tough stems and branches that you wouldn?t be able to cut with traditional pruners. For easy, comfortable pruning, Fiskars pruner also includes a contoured handle with a unique rolling design that fits the shape and natural motion of your hand, plus Softgrip touchpoints for a more comfortable, secure grip. Fiskars updated design includes modified gears and an innovative cam mechanism to optimize your cutting power in the middle of the cut where the branch is thickest and you need it most. In fact, this pruner makes cutting so much easier it?s Earned the Arthritis Foundation?s Ease of Use Commendation. Power through branches up to 3/4 inch thick with a pruner featuring patented PowerGear technology that gives you up to 3X more power on every cut Patented design with modified gears and cam mechanism optimizes your cutting power through the middle of the branch, the toughest part of the cut Fully hardened bypass-style steel blade includes a low-friction coating for smooth cutting, less gumming and rust resistance Contoured, rolling handle fits the shape and natural motion of your hand for comfortable use and reduced hand fatigue