Although the price of this tool seems quite high, the benefits are worth it. I'm not a professional tree trimmer, but I do spend quite a bit of time felling and trimming trees. This tool saves labor in many ways. Moving cut logs, rolling logs for sawing, picking up debris, etc. The weight of this Sappie is minimal and I carry it on my belt while cutting and transporting. I bought another one to stow in my pickup truck. It's handy to have a long stick to move things around in the back of a truck. The unique angle of the tip gives the user the ability to poke or poke to move, ensuring a good bite. Or use the rounded curved part to gently pull and roll the item without damage. This eliminates the constant climbing into bed. The curve at the end of the handle is also perfectly formed. Provides just enough hooks around your hand, making it easier for you to pull without having to grip the handle as tightly. A very well thought out tool. Back saver and labor saving.