I have to limit my bending over, so these are great for me. You need to learn how much you should "grab" at a time for long life. If taken to large of a "bite" and it still did the job, but I’m sure it’s not good for the clippers. I found another great thing to use these for - Deadheading Flowers in Hanging Baskets! Not a chore I looked forward to, but now it’s a snap.