The long blade snips are very light and razor-sharp. These ones are designed for picking flowers, herbs, fruit and veggies. These are not secateurs and are not suitable for cutting hard (woody) stems. The pointed, extremely thin blades (2.3 mm) ensure that you can reach even the tightest spaces. The Red and White handles are great for visibility! You will love these snips.  They are so handy for so many different uses.  Not only are they the handiest tool in the garden, but they are also wonderful to keep in your kitchen to cut up herbs, cut off zip ties from children’s toys, or open plastic packaging, like the packets that batteries come in. They make the most wonderful and handy gift!!