The Bahco P174 Anvil Loppers have oval steel handles for strength and durablility. The handles have 6" black plastic grips. The center bolt is offset to work with the P-174's straight blade: this allows the bypass lopper to force it's way through the branch. It will cut branches with a diameter of up to 1 1/4". The Bahco P174 is 24" long and weighs 37 oz. The Bahco P174 Anvil Loppers are great for pruning off dead wood.