Recently I wanted to be able to cut back my hardy geraniums which I usually used my secateurs and scissors for.  This year I decided to get myself some shears that I could use single handedly as I don’t have core muscles and tend to fall over trying to use the heavier, doubled handed shears with both hands.  The Darlac swivel shears, as the name suggests, can rotate.  The small version’s blades can rotate 360° with 12 cutting angles.  I am right handed but tried using my left hand and found it just as good with my left hand.  They really worked cutting back my hardy geraniums in the raised bed.  For growth that was not the soft green growth I still had to use the secateurs as the blades just couldn’t handle it.  The long handled version’s   blades can not only rotate 360° but you can also adjust the angle of the cutting head so you can use it as edging shears for grass.  I managed to cut the hardy geraniums in the flower beds well enough but the stems were a bit too tough for them.  They are great for leafy growth and are light weight but they are not suitable for tougher growth.  The long ones have a small front support which I initially thought I wouldn’t make use off, but actually once I got the hang of it I found it quite useful.   So I a glad I bought them and I will also be able to edge the small bit of grass we have and cut back leafy vegetation with them but need to remember they are not sturdy enough for anything other than lightweight annual growth.  They both have a locking mechanisms to keep the blades together for safety.