for the amateur use I make, it's perfect....I would give it 5 stars but I reserve judgment regarding blade replacement when needed, if they exist or if I will have to throw it away

I got it for 11€ from the neighborhood agricultural center for amateur use. For half an hour of use on branches: it cuts excellently, shaves, without 'chewing' (thick, thin, dry and green) and it even cuts a single tissue paper, even at the tip of its nose. I cut up to 18 mm olive branches and up to 22 mm branches. The aluminum handle is ergonomic and non-slip. Maybe it would like to be a little thicker (you can wrap it with a bandana or cloth, if you want) and 1 cm longer (it is 20.5 cm). Very light, 225 gr. It does not tire. Its safety (for now) is stable in on or off but plastic. Time will show its durability with use on harder branches, lemon trees, olive trees, etc. It also has a little rubber!! (it says shock absorber) between the handles, to avoid hitting metal with metal when they close completely. One blade is replaceable;; but I don't know if it's worth it for a pruner and especially a cheap one but no one brings it, I searched for it.