Loppers can easily handle branches ¾-1½ inches thick, depending on species (e.g. a softwood tree like willow is easier to cut than a hardwood tree like oak ... saw, which has a curved blade ...

As you’d expect, manual pole saw blades are often a little longer–between 12 and 16 inches. Remember, it takes a lot of effort to saw through a tree limb that’s 10 to 15 feet off the ground.