I have these scissors brought by purchasing a garden. For a year we have cleared and gardened, there's no tomorrow. After the garden was 5 years unkempt. This scissors is been the main tool and it will continue to be. She is super durable, very sharp and comfortable to carry. All cheap scissors gave up little by little the spirit, these scissors will last forever. With minimal care, it is to come. Thicker branches up to max. 3cm one creates problems, fine things are well cut and not crushed. My experience is based on a 550sqm garden and 6 full composting á 1sqm!