These classic, wood-handled straight shears are designed for light pruning and harvesting stems and branches up to 1/4" thick. Flowers, fruits and vegetables are a breeze to snip with these comfortable, spring-loaded shears. They are built with quality stainless-steel blades and full-tang handles for years of reliable use. These needle-nosed shears are especially useful for deadheading long-stemmed flowers like lavender!