I got the one without the scissors and the blade is connected to the last section. Put together as many sections as you need for the height you are cutting. You don't have to use every section. It looks like the scissors and blade are on the same section in the pics. Great pole saw, I use it a lot! Set up vertically with the blade leaning against a tree as you raise it up and screw in another section on the bottom.
By Groovy