Material word
Titanium and coatings
“coating” 2of 42 listings print it
What it names
On the Haus & Garten listing, the word titanium sits next to the blade; the Fiskars bypass listing names steel blades with a low-friction coating. Neither listing says what the coating is made of or whether titanium refers to a coating, an alloy or something else.
Who defines it
No published definition found
Nobody, as these listings use the words. This site found no published standard that defines titanium on a garden blade as a listing term. The FTC’s policy statement on advertising substantiation says objective claims need a reasonable basis; it is a rule about claims, not a definition of the word.
What it does not promise
Neither word states a thickness, a composition or a hardness. A measured hardness would be reported through a published test such as ISO 6508-1, and neither listing prints one.
Both listings are bypass pruners. Only the Fiskars listing says what the blade under the coating is: steel.
Listings printing it 2
| Listing | Category | Word as printed | Wear points named |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears, 5/8 inch Cut Capacity | Pruners & Garden Scissors | coating | Blade edge |
| Haus & Garten ClassicPRO 8.5 inch Titanium Bypass Pruning Shears | Pruners & Garden Scissors | titanium | Blade edge |