A height adjustment part (4) in the underside of the main body (1) of the shears can be slid in the vertical direction relative to the main body. The adjustment part has a support surface (40) for resting it on the ground. The shears comprise a main body with a pair of blades (2) connected to its front end and a fixed handle (11) and movable handle (3) connected to its rear end. The movable handle is used to move the blades.