The Cyclone Telescopic Ratchet Bypass Lopper is ideal for cutting living, green branches. The ratchet action provides additional cutting force by allowing the user to take incremental cuts from a larger branch drastically reducing fatigue. Bypass action is ideal for live and green wood. SK5 carbon steel blades. Ratchet action provides x5 cutting power. Non-stick coated cutting blade. Telescopic extension 700mm to 1020mm. Strong and lightweight aluminium handles. Large contoured soft grips. Cutting capacity 40mm. Lifetime guarantee.