What sets this Uatool secateur apart is the handle construction. Instead of the usual metal core with a separate riveted grip panel, the handles here are forged as a single solid piece together with the SK5 steel blade. That's not just an aesthetic choice: the joint between handle and blade is traditionally where the heaviest mechanical stress lands during a cut, and it's exactly where a cheaper riveted or bolted secateur eventually starts to develop play, then wobble, and can finally snap outright when working tougher wood. A one-piece forged build removes that weak point entirely — load spreads through solid metal instead of concentrating at a fastener. A 20mm cutting capacity makes this a versatile all-rounder for most garden and allotment jobs: shaping a low hedge from small shrubs, cutting back berry bushes (currant, gooseberry, raspberry) after fruiting, clearing root suckers around fruit tree trunks, and tidying ornamental shrubs like spirea or barberry. The handle curve is shaped so it doesn't slip or dig into your palm even through a run of fifty or a hundred consecutive cuts — noticeable during autumn pruning, when the job stretches from ten minutes into a full weekend. SK5 steel delivers the same benefit found across the Uatool range: it keeps a working edge for a long time and resists chipping on accidental contact with trellis wire or a stray stone in the soil. The handle-to-blade joint is exactly where a traditional riveted design fails fastest under load, so a one-piece forged build is the natural choice for anyone who has already had a cheaper secateur loosen up or snap at that joint in the past. Frequently asked questions. Will one-piece handles loosen over time the way riveted ones do? The whole point of removing rivets and bolts is that there's nothing left at the handle-to-blade joint to work loose — hinge wear becomes the only thing that determines service life, not the grip attachment. Is it suitable for left-handed use? The handle shape is symmetrical and isn't built around a dominant hand. This is the choice for anyone who values tool longevity above all else and doesn't want to buy a replacement secateur every year after the last one failed mid-job in the garden. It suits a private garden as well as a small nursery or berry plantation where the tool sees several hours of daily use through the season. Store it somewhere dry, and before long winter storage wipe the blade down and add a light coat of machine oil to guard against rust. Compared with the classic 200mm model in the Uatool range, this version carries a bit more weight because of the solid-forged handles, so choose it deliberately when durability under regular load is your priority rather than minimum weight for occasional use. Consider the titanium-coated 23mm model too if thicker branches or a lot of grapevine work are part of the job. UATOOL is a verified Admister seller with a complete profile; Nova Poshta and Ukrposhta delivery covers all of Ukraine, with branch or parcel locker chosen at checkout and full tracking visible in your buyer account.