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They work on big weeds, sprouts, suckers and tough stems up to 1.25 inches in diameter.
The gear design gives them extra power to make cuts, compared to other models I have used.
Because they are not heavy, they are easy to keep in my tool bucket. When it's time to use them, I can reach down low, or up high, to get the job done without having to lift something hefty.