The 3m extension and a 3m ladder I could effortlessly knots up to almost 10cm diameter saw off (soft wood). Through the sharp blade went progressing well. The bow of the saw supported the cut in awkward positions. With the two hooks the sawn-off and hung-up in the tree branches were easily pulled down. The same action with a thinner and thus softer Pruning Saw (same shape) a week earlier had not this success.