The first time you try our PowerGear2 hedge shears, you’ll be amazed — but it's not magic, it's gears. Fiskars patented gear technology multiplies your leverage to give you up to 3x more power on every cut. This means you can power through thick branches that traditional hedge shears would struggle to cut. It also means that our hedge shears can be smaller & Lighter than other shears, reducing strain on your hands, wrists & muscles when you’re reaching to cut a branch or have a lot of hedge shaping to do. In fact, these hedge shears make cutting so much easier they’ve earned the Arthritis foundation’s ease of use commendation.