I am a gardener, and also occasionally assist a tree surgeon. These loppers are the best we have found in five years of searching that do the job - at a professional level!! They cut with ease those branches too thick for the hedge trimmer, but too small for a chainsaw or hand saw. The pivot on the 'cutting action' and carbon steel cutters, together with lightweight but strong handles are bliss to use. Also, there is no problem with branches getting stuck in the gearing mechanism. I fully recommend these for anyone - residential or commercial.