I needed this to saw through some 4" branches. It worked just fine & I'm happy with it. Important to note that you must let the teeth of the saw do the work. Trying to press down with too much force just digs it in. Apply firm but gentle pressure when sawing.Slice and dice with ease. I had tremendous success trimming my cactus plants in hard to reach place. Ergonomic feel to the handle, and I was able to avoid the cactus spikes because of the long reach. A round of applause for this pruning saw.Does the job small to medium branchesThis pruning saw is very good for small branches. When the blade gets lose, it is easy to tighten with the screw on the bottom near the blade.this is a handy little saw for smaller branches ..... it fits into small spaces ..... because it is so narrow there's very little friction so it cuts quickly and easily.It's not easy to cut a brunchEasy to use, works great for what I needed.Seems cheap, sharp but cheaply made. Sending back