A multifunctional pruning shears for one step cutting and step by step cutting wherein a first cutting section, a first connection section and a first pivot section are disposed to a front section of a first scissor body of a first driving member a second driving member has a second connection section a front section of a second scissor body has a second cutting section, a driven section and a second pivot section and the driven section is driven by a first linkage and a second linkage to prevent the pruning shears from being damaged due to excessive force imposing.