If you've ever spent much time pruning, you know how important it is to have great loppers. They should be light weight, but super strong and sharp so you can work for many hours without getting tired. The XL in the name can stand for Extended Length or Extra Leverage. Either way, this long-handled lopper make it very easy to cut through larger branches. We've combined hardened, SK5 high carbon steel blades with high strength, 6061 aircraft quality, elliptical aluminum shafts to make cutting tools that feel almost like an extension of your arms. These loppers won't bend, break, or wear quickly. They are designed to cut branches up to 1.5" in diameter with ease.