Just exactly what are the "3 Stage Actions"? What does each "stage" do?

This is a great question! When you open the pruners wide to make a large cut and then squeeze the handles, the pruner makes it about 1/3 of the way through the branch, release and depress again and it goes about 2/3's through and on the final "stage" or "squeeze", the branch is finally cut through. Each of these three squeezes or 'Stages" takes less hand pressure to complete and this is the purpose of the ratchet mechanism, to make pruning easier for each cut. Occasionally it will take four stages or cuts to complete. Bottom line, easier on the hands, and this is the whole purpose of this tool, to make hard cuts easier and reduce pressure and strain on the hands. Check out the pictures in the upper left hand corner to see this process. And thanks for asking!

Can left-handed people use these?

I am left-handed and found no problem.

Is it also for cutting for small diameter also, like flowers?

Hi Leon,Yes, they are great for small snips like deadheading flowers. My wife uses them all the time in her flower garden. This is one of the great things about them that if you open the jaws slightly, like the size of a blossom stem, they do not engage the ratchet mechanism. And yet they can cut one inch branches. (That is pushing it a bit but I certainly have done many 1" branches.)The light weight makes them good for more delicate jobs as well.Thanks for asking!Paul Grimm

is the ratcheting mechanism metal.

Yes. It is a two metal ratchet system and very strong. No spring! So it will not separate or have a spring go flying when you put pressure on it.

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Heavy Duty Ratchet Pruning Shears, Anvil

Heavy Duty Ratchet Pruning Shears, Anvil

Product ID: 617941

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Brand
The Gardener's
Color
Black Grey
Item Weight
220 g
Product Dimensions
7.95"L x
Style
Traditional

🌿Cuts branches up to 1 inch thick

💪3-stage ratchet boosts cutting power

🛡️Lifetime warranty for lasting durability

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🌿 Cut with Confidence, Prune Like a Pro!

BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME - Heavy-duty manganese steel blade and alloy steel body with a lifetime warranty—garden tools that grow with you.
SECURE GRIP SAFETY FIRST - Neoprene insert and enhanced safety latch keep branches steady and your fingers safe during every snip.
EFFORTLESS PRECISION CUTTING - Ratchet mechanism multiplies your strength for cleaner, strain-free cuts every time.
VERSATILE AMBIDEXTROUS DESIGN - Comfortable for left or right-handed users, perfect for all garden warriors.
CORROSION RESISTANT READY FOR ACTION - Aluminum body and carbon steel blade resist rust and wear, thriving in any garden environment.

The Gardener's Friend Heavy Duty Ratchet Pruning Shears feature a 3-stage ratchet mechanism and a robust manganese steel anvil blade that cuts branches up to 1 inch thick with ease. Designed with an ambidextrous alloy steel handle and neoprene inserts for secure grip, these corrosion-resistant shears come backed by a lifetime warranty, making them the ultimate tool for professional-grade pruning and trimming.

Specifications

ASIN	B00CWF7YBE
Best Sellers Rank	#25,330 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #94 in Gardening Scissors
Blade Edge	Serrated
Blade Length	2 inches
Blade Material	Carbon Steel
Blade Type	Anvil
Brand Name	The Gardener's Friend
Color	Black, Grey
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (5,448)
Cutting width	2.5 centimeters
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Item Dimensions L x W	7.95"L x 3.15"W
Item Type Name	Ratchet Pruners
Item Weight	220 g
Manufacturer	The Valspring Group
Manufacturer Part Number	3130-3, 205mm Ratchet Pruner
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Lifetime Warranty
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Model Number	3130-3, 205mm Ratchet Pruner
Number of Items	1
Point Style	Round point
Product Style	Traditional
UPC	820103228107
Unit Count	1 Count

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