The first time you try Fiskars PowerGear2 UltraBlade Lopper, you'll be amazed - but it's not magic, it's gears. Fiskars patented-pending technology multiplies your leverage to give you up to 3X more power on every cut. Fisakrs 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. The result is that every cut is even easier than Fiskars original PowerGear cutting tools. Additionally, the fully hardened steel pruning blade is enhanced with an UltraBlade coating that keeps it sharp up to five times longer than untreated blades while protecting against rust and making every cut even smoother.