The stainless steel blades are secured by an easy-to-use locking mechanism when the garden shears are not in use. The blade guard serves as a practical, comfortable carrying handle. It cuts through fresh greens and growing wood with precision. The professional bypass pruner features ergonomically shaped handles that flex slightly during cutting. It has an extra hardened, replaceable, non-stick coated upper blade, as well as a notch in the blade for cutting wire.