Have now estimated 80m beech hedge cut it and can therefore report from the field with this hedge trimmer. The transmission via gears makes them pleasantly smooth. Also in weight, I find it easy nice. So makes working with these scissors fun and less tiring than with my "old device" from a known discounter. Whether it has the long-lasting good Schnitthaftigkeit as a formerly used twice as expensive Japanese hedge trimmer, I do not know. I have some doubts that may be unfounded but; it will show. Therefore, I once retained a speck. But basically, I can advise: buy Fiskars; is okay!