I wanted ratchet loppers and these were the only ones I saw available. I should have gotten the ladies non-ratchet loppers because I really don't need the telescoping feature which makes them so heavy. Because I'm in my 70's and have little upper body strength, I I thought I needed the ratcheted ones. (I love my small ladies size ratchet pruners). The the telescoping feature adds a lot of weight. I didn't have the time to box them up ( the box was destroyed in shipment) and send back so close to the holidays, so they will stay with me. It would be helpful if they gave the weight in the description.