The ars vs xr secateurs have a rotating handle which is designed for improved ergonomics and is ideal for people who use secateurs regularly. The rotating handle moves with the hand each time pressure is applied, reducing friction and helping to prevent blisters. These secateurs also feature a one handed locking and unlocking mechanism for ease of use while holding onto branches or using additional equipment. The blades have a bypass cutting action which is ideal for cutting younger plant growth and they are made from hardened, chrome plated steel which is designed for long term corrosion resistance as well as superior cutting performance. Features benefits bull professional grade secateurs bull lightweight, robust and durable bull bypass cutting action bull hardened, chrome plated steel blades bull rotating handle moves with the hand to reduce friction and prevent blisters bull single handed locking and unlocking mechanism bull squeeze to unlock bull spare parts available specifications bull model vs 9xr bull length 227mm bull max cut capacity 25mm bull action bypass bull weight 310g