Handy saw for trimming small and large branches (we cut up to 8" diameter, easily, if not larger!), from any angle. Amazingly versatile since you can saw with either hand and hold on to the ladder/fence/tree/yourself with the other. I was a little skeptical ordering this, but it has proven its worth several times in the months we've had it. The holster is actually a great feature -- when you're up the ladder and need to use both hands to move around, holstering the saw is safest, as it is quite sharp.
Highly recommend this thing -- it's far better than any other pruning saw I've ever used, short of an actual chainsaw!