The blade sharpness and pointed tips make delicate weed removal ...
595633
The blade sharpness and pointed tips make delicate weed removal much easier.  The low blade angle cited in many other reviews requires slight stooping (resulting in a sore back) for the blade to efficiently contact the soil surface and smoothly slide below the soil surface while both pushing and pulling the hoe.
1827767
Those blades are sharp, but it does have a cover and lock, so that it perfect for this. It works great to chop up herbs, etc. Great prodcut!
1897142
There are super sharp and I love the rounded tips. The do an outstanding job keeping my pups trimmed up between visits to the groomers.
4583831
Nice blunt tip for trimming our dog.  These are very sharp out of the package.
631296
These garden snipping shears are very sharp. That is a good thing. They will cut thin branches and leaves easily. Some slightly thicker branches may cut but not very thick ones. They will also work well for cutting off dead blooms, leaves, buds and vines. They are made very well. The blades are thin, stainless steel and cut cleanly. The handles are a thick, durable plastic. The handles are easy to open and close fir cutting and comfortable to hold. You can lock the sheers closed when not in use for storage.

The only negative I have is they are really really small. They were much smaller than I expected.
2837319
This tool gets those pesky weeds out with very little effort. It's sharp and I have also used it for transplanting tiny basil plants. Great tool.
2173248
These blades are very sharp - cut like butter through multiple layers.
3292305
The handle feels nice to grip, and the blade is very sharp. While the serrated edge could probably be one tooth shorter, it works. The black finish to the blade is something I definitely like. Won't be able to go back to the silver colored ones for sure.
1000116
First of all, it is much more efficient and effective than many other tools i've bought to garden and to trek the jungles of Vermont. I am pleased with it's light weight and ergonomics. I can swing it, let it hang on my wrist or stuff it in a pack with ease. It is perfect for smaller limbs hanging over trails out back, it's a small, well made weed attack weapon. Tender hearts may wish not to garden the way i do, with a certain amount of malice. By using the proper swear words and this tool i am transforming my yard into a habitable and somewhat hospitable place. My hardware store loves me, and i love this tool. Lord knows i bought all the other useless ones getting to it.
1968838
I got this knife because I do a lot of hand work in the garden and landscape. From loping small limbs off trees to digging out and cutting through tough weed roots, this knife takes abuse and keeps going. The jimping on top and bottom really help get a grip when you need to use it as a saw. The blade is just long enough to serve as a pocket version of a sickle for harvesting grain, veggies and general weeding. I like that it doesn't have a fine point, safer for when I need to be working near my other hand, and makes the back of the blade a passable digging tool. I imagine I would have broken off the tip by now anyway. It is ideal for cutting rope and opens bales of hay in a flash. It is extremely lightweight, easy to carry, and even pretty easy to open one-handed while wearing gloves. The spine of the blade is thick all the way out to the tip and sometimes gets used as a screw driver. The H1 looses its sharpness a little quicker than some other Spyderco steels, but is relatively easy to sharpen.  The only thing I'm careful of is prying on things, as it is  metal on plastic construction. People comment on how funny it looks, but after using it they want one.
3143327
Pros:
-Not terribly expensive
-Stay sharp for a long time
-blade won't stain
-light weight
-very sanitary

Cons:
-easily chip
-not designed for anything but vegetables
-MUST use diamond sharpeners to sharpen ceramic knives
-odd feeling on cutting boards when compared to traditional steel blades
-poorly weighted
-rounded blunt tips
850428
Very sharp blades that made trimming smaller branches a breeze.  It's not made for thick, hard branches; I used it for softer-type brush and plants between one and three inches in diameter.  It's lightweight as well, which reduces arm fatigue.  This has made yard maintenance much easier for me.
1887680
it's o.k.  sometimes the blade needs adjusting.
2307549
<div id="video-block-R25IXYJHRQD40Y" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C18gMm0qxeS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91F3LzQNK1S.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;This is a pair of small to medium-sized pruning shears designed for trimming foliage of a relatively modest size. They feature handles that are covered with a plastic lamination that is easy to grip and has an adjustable width. The latter point was something that I didn't realize when I did my demonstration video as the feature is mentioned, but not explained, on the packaging. The lever that secures the blades shut can also be used at a different point to control how wide open the handle becomes. This is a nice feature, but a little picture on the package explaining this may make it clearer. There is a very good description on the product page on Amazon, but I wasn't in a position to refer to that page while using the shears.

The shears worked well for me in trimming small branches, and, of course, they work well for dealing with things like weeds and flowers. The blades are sharp and you can cut clear to the tip which means that they are good for finer work with more precision. For bigger cuts though, you get more power by cutting near the back. The point at which a branch is too thick for these shears to handle is when they are about the diameter of my pinky finger. They can handle anything smaller than that quite well. The package claims they will cut up to .8 inch/20 mm. In terms of trees, I found it quite difficult to cut anything that thick. They may work for less dense cuttings, but I found it hard to cut through something up to that size.

The spring and hinge on this are smooth and not noisy at all. They have a good feel and aren't terribly heavy for their size and the blade construction (which is very solid). They are weightier than some similarly sized shears, so, if you're looking for something ultra lightweight, these may not suffice, but they are certainly good cutters with good feedback and feel for their size. Another reviewer said that there was a gap between the blades of his shears. My shears did not have such a gap so I'm assuming that was a defect on his/her pair. I didn't notice any manufacturing problems with my pair.

Value for something which has high quality Japanese cutting blades is very hard to assess because you can't compare the quality of these blades to those on other, cheaper models. In terms of the price point, this falls in the middle of the pack (not the cheapest, not the most expensive). I think they are good quality for their price, but I noted that there is no guarantee on these unlike some other pruning shears.

Note: I received a free sample of this product for my assessment.
3782412
This is one boss of a knife.  Its a Becker.  All the Sasquatches and Zombies in the Hood have high-tailed it since this little unit showed up... it's just massive and sharp. Do yourself a favor and stipple the grips with a fine pointed soldering iron before you unintentionally slip take your arm off at the elbow. Epic blade.
3741564
Prior to ordering this item and putting it to use, I was struggling with a weed-eater to do my edging. Unfortunately, I was never able to get the hang of re-threading the spool with new line, and would have to stop and re-thread multiple times during each use. Also, I never liked the jagged edge the weed-eater would leave along the edges of sidewalks and the driveway. So I ordered this item in the hopes of solving both problems, and solve both problems it did. My lawn edges are crisp and clean, and I never, ever have to stop to reload that damn line, which means I get the job done faster and with less frustration and sweat.

Unfortunately, this edger won't work where grass grows directly next to my fences and one wall of my house, so I had to invest in some electric shears for that portion of the job, but that's a separate review.

If you're looking to ditch your weed-eater, I highly recommend this tool for edging the parts of your lawn next to sidewalks, driveways, and garden beds.
3823775
I use these for fine trimming and they work well. I do have arthritis in the hands and after a couple of hours the spring action will make your hand hurt. But they are very sharp, and cut well.  The small spring that pushes the jaws open has a tendency to fall out during cleaning. And the tips are very pointed so be careful. Otherwise they are fine. I would not buy these again just because I will need to find shears that are push activated rather than spring activated. Also it is annoying to have the spring fall out during cleaning.