These Bypass secateurs from Spear and Jackson are suitable for pruning and bruise-free cutting of green stems They feature carbon steel blades which offer long lasting sharpness and the upper blade has a PTFE coating which makes for smooth operation and acts as a non stick layer preventing sap from sticking to the blade The secateurs have cast iron handles for strength and longevity and a sturdy locking catch which can be worked by either hand Bruise-free cutting