These straight blade hedge shears are ideal for a much larger area. Because the blade is straight they create long, straight edges on your plant, tree or hedge as they cut. Handy for autumn and spring time cutting-back if you have a lot of perennials (plants that live on for more than one year) and ornamental grass. Blade: S50c carbon steel 203mm x 4mm. Total Length: 460mm / 18". Total Cutting Length: 180mm. Hand chrome plated blade. 5-star tension adjuster. Ergonomic curved dual color soft grip. Rubber coated soft grip handle. Precision ground blade. Complete with plastic handles fitted with rubber grips for extra comfort. Blades have an adjuster / Fighting Star. Blade has a knot near to the base of it to prevent slipping when in use.