I have only used these loppers for a couple of weeks but already they have proven their worth by allowing me to tackle some very woody shrubs with ease.
The stems in question were very thick and I normally would have needed to use a saw to have any chance of getting through them, so the shrubs were left, the wood continued to harden and the job became more and more challenging. Then these wonderful loppers arrived and the task of cutting out lots of dead wood became an absolute breeze.
The extending handles are very easy to use, with it being possible to extend (or shorten) and tighten both handles at the same time (pointing the loppers up or down as part of the process). The lock on the handles was a definite click and each handle remained at the length I had selected for the duration of each job. The jaws are very strong and cut through everything easily. I also found that the padded handles removed any risk of blisters due to prolonged use.
I am very, very impressed.