Thank you for your feedback on the PowerGear2 Bypass Lopper, SMinCt. We appreciate you taking the time to share with us. We are sorry to hear that the blade is bent. We always try to provide a prompt resolution to your needs. It seems like your product should still be under warranty, so please reach out to our warranty department. You can file a claim online here: https://d30000001hmdweag.my.salesforce-sites.com/FiskarsWarranty/. If you receive an error message, please email your name, shipping address, photo of your entire item, and the issue to: warranty@fiskars.com. We look forward to helping you resolve this issue as quickly as possible.