Makita DUH523Z 18V 52cm Cordless Hedge Trimmer LXT has a stain-free shear blade surface of glittering silver obtained by non-electrolyzed nickel plating that features a high anti-abrasion surface for long lasting coating. It has a user-replaceable blade that can be removed without disassembling the housing. It also has an anti-vibration structure; with 5 cushions to absorb vibration from the blade and motor-crank section.