The ideal pruning saw for all around garden and light tree pruning. Use this lightweight saw for garden and orchard pruning for plant matter with a diameter up to 1/3 of the blade length. Cut on the pull with the Moku pruning saw and don't twist or allow the blade to be pinched. Unfinished beechwood handle and scabbard with a leather loop - the blade fits snuggly in the scabbard with no rattling.