After a few Amboßscheren, can no longer be adjusted after a relatively short time and therefore do not cut through the branches completely, finally a 2-edged scissors, the branches (to date beech, birch, spruce some 4 cm thick in a large garden with many bushes and trees) easily, cleanly and completely cuts. Is very good in the hand, could be necessary to sharpen and could replace the knife: both very convenient. Beautiful design. Robust. Highly recommended.