Just exactly what are the "3 Stage Actions"? What does each "stage" do?

This is a great question! When you open the pruners wide to make a large cut and then squeeze the handles, the pruner makes it about 1/3 of the way through the branch, release and depress again and it goes about 2/3's through and on the final "stage" or "squeeze", the branch is finally cut through. Each of these three squeezes or 'Stages" takes less hand pressure to complete and this is the purpose of the ratchet mechanism, to make pruning easier for each cut. Occasionally it will take four stages or cuts to complete. Bottom line, easier on the hands, and this is the whole purpose of this tool, to make hard cuts easier and reduce pressure and strain on the hands. Check out the pictures in the upper left hand corner to see this process. And thanks for asking!

Can left-handed people use these?

I am left-handed and found no problem.

Is it also for cutting for small diameter also, like flowers?

Hi Leon,Yes, they are great for small snips like deadheading flowers. My wife uses them all the time in her flower garden. This is one of the great things about them that if you open the jaws slightly, like the size of a blossom stem, they do not engage the ratchet mechanism. And yet they can cut one inch branches. (That is pushing it a bit but I certainly have done many 1" branches.)The light weight makes them good for more delicate jobs as well.Thanks for asking!Paul Grimm

is the ratcheting mechanism metal.

Yes. It is a two metal ratchet system and very strong. No spring! So it will not separate or have a spring go flying when you put pressure on it.

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🌿 Cut Smarter, Not Harder – Your Garden’s New Best Friend!

BUILT TO LAST IN ANY GARDEN - Durable manganese steel blade and corrosion-resistant aluminum frame stand up to tough pruning tasks.
EFFORTLESS PRECISION CUTTING - Ratchet action multiplies your strength for cleaner, easier cuts.
ERGONOMIC ASSISTIVE DESIGN - Reduces hand strain and supports gardeners with limited strength or mobility.
CUT THROUGH BRANCHES UP TO 1 INCH - Perfect for stems, stalks, and small branches—your all-in-one garden companion.
TRUSTED PARTNER FOR GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS - Join a community of passionate gardeners who rely on The Gardener's Friend for flawless maintenance.

The Gardener's Friend Ratchet Pruning Shears feature a heavy-duty manganese steel blade and corrosion-resistant aluminum body, designed to cut branches up to 1 inch thick with a ratchet-assisted mechanism that reduces hand strain. Ideal for professional and hobbyist gardeners seeking durability, precision, and ease of use in their pruning tools.

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Brand	The Gardener's Friend
Color	Black, Grey
Item Weight	220 Grams
Style	Traditional
Product Dimensions	7.95"L x 3.15"W
Blade Material	Carbon Steel
Blade Length	2 Inches
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Blade Edge	Serrated
Blade Type	Anvil
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Point Style	Round point
Cutting Width	2.5 Centimeters
UPC	820103228107
Manufacturer	The Valspring Group
Part Number	3130-3, 205mm Ratchet Pruner
Item Weight	7.8 ounces
Item model number	3130-3, 205mm Ratchet Pruner
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Material	Alloy Steel
Item Package Quantity	1
Usage	Outside
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Warranty Description	Lifetime Warranty

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