Great for dead heading roses and flowers.  This set of pruning shears seem to be straining at 1/2 inch branches of the rhododendrons and knockout rose bushes.  I like that the bypass blades can be removed for cleaning, when needed.  Works great for smaller, snipping duties.  Must say that the steel handles have scrapes that look as if done in manufacturing.  These were also packaged on a blister pack, like you'd see at the Dollar Store.  I didn't feel as if I was getting a high quality set of pruning shears, but they work just fine!