Editorial Review

Produced by a leader in the garden tools market, Fiskars's bypass pruner is perfect for precise clean cutting of green growth. The pruner features Fiskars's trademarked PowerGear design, which maximizes leverage for more pruning power for your effort. As you clasp the pruner, the outside handle actually rotates with the gears, an ingenious design with impressive results. The replaceable ultrahardened steel blade is designed to stay sharp longer than leading blades, and the handles are made of reinforced nylon engineered for strength and lightness. Designed with comfort in mind, the tool fits perfectly in the hand. With its 3/4-inch cutting capacity, this is definitely a professional quality pruner, but even weekend gardeners can benefit from its fantastic design. Two-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Two-year warranty
• PowerGear design maximizes leverage for increased pruning power
• Replaceable ultra-hardened steel blade is designed to stay sharp longer
• 3/4-inch cutting capacity is perfect for pruning green growth
• Reinforced nylon handles engineered for strength and lightness

Reviews (21)

Worth the price
I do not really need mechanical advantage to crush things with my hands.My wife; however, is a size 2 petite and we got these for her so it would be possible for her to putter in the yard with some effect.Well, she can handle 1/4 inch stuff easily with this pruner and when necessary even thicker stuff, while I use the old $5 bypass pruner.However, when she goes into the house I grab for these and everything becomes much easier and faster.I am reluctant to return them to her when she comes out except she really can't cut anything with the cheepies and she demands these back.The biggest difference between these and others I have used is the handle rotates as you compress it so that the optimum angle is always maintained.I am also convinced the blade is made of superior metal due to edge retention.

Great for small hands, light duty
Having read the reviews and being a gadget freak, I decided to get these.I figured the rotating lever would reduce the blister inducing rubbing my fingers experience when doing a lot of heavy pruning.And the power advantage would be a boon to my aging and no longer as strong hands.

Well, it does work as advertised; the finger abrasion is reduced and it requires less effort to cut a given branch with these compared to my trusty Felco pruners.BUT, two problems arose for me.First, due to the size of these pruners and the Powergear technology, the lever rotates my fingertips smack against my palm, and if I'm cutting a large branch with some serious squeezing, it does it hard enough to hurt!I do have fairly big hands, but I'm not Shaq.It is a serious annoyance for me.And second, it is not nearly as rugged as my Felco.It just isn't strong enough to cut larger woody branches that do fit between the blades and the Felco handles without strain.The cutting blade flexes and so the bypass cut doesn't happen and you have a partially cut branch with the pruners stuck in it.

I do like their precise feel for light to medium work, where I'm not squeezing hard enough to have either of the above problems.But I'd like to see Fiskars make a larger, heavier duty version of this technology. (I know they make a Powergear mini-lopper; I'd like to see a 20% bigger and heavier duty pruner)

Conclusion; if your hands aren't large and you don't intend to do heavy duty pruning, these are quite slick.

Sharp, strong, and oh so comfortable!
When I read the description, I still couldn't imagine how the handle could "rotate."But when it arrived in the mail it was obvious.I hadn't thought of it but, when one squeezes such a tool, one's fingers roll over the handle.And on this pruner, the rounded handle rolls with the fingers.This clever idea not only makes it more comfortable to squeeze, but the gearing incorporated into the design also makes it easier on the muscles.

I gave the new pruner a tough initiation by trimming some low redwood branches, and even though a few were a tad larger than the rated 3/4" -the tool bit right through them all.The grip was so comfortable, it didn't even seem like work. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Editorial Review

The Softouch microtip pruning snip from Fiskars is designed to snip away delicate tips of flowers and foliage while giving you a comfortable grip and fit. This floral snip is about 5 inches long, has a Softouch ergonomic handle with a comfortable black grip around plastic construction, and fits well in small- to medium-size hands. The 1-1/2-inch blade is made of rust-resistant stainless steel. It is quite sharp and uses Fiskars's microtip blade design for precision in trimming and shaping flowers and small plants. The tool can be locked in the closed position with a small plastic latch when not in use. Use this snip for flower and herb gardening, bonsai, houseplant maintenance, and floral arranging. The packaging includes some useful tips for proper floral pruning techniques. ... Read more

Features

• Ambidextrous lock
• Perfect for pruning, thinning, and deadheading
• Precise Micro-Tip blades
• Stainless steel blades
• Cushion grips for comfort

Reviews (9)

Fiskars 99216981 Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip
These are great, sturdy and durable. Good for house plants as well.

Terrific for cutting herbs and flowers!
I love these and use them all the time.

I cried when I lost mine
And then went out and replaced them immediately. Say goodbye to aching hands and wrists, and to blisters from those rubbing scissor handles. These little snips work effortlessly and come in handy for so many things it's tempting to tossthe regular scissors away. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Editorial Review

Spare yourself the effort of climbing trees to reach far-off branches with this convenient and powerful telescoping pruning tool from Fiskars. The Pruning Stik's fiberglass outer pole and aluminum inner pole extend to a full 13 feet, allowing you to trim upper branches from the safety and security of the ground. Its extremely sharp cutting blade can be manipulated by pulling a rope or the pole's ergonomic handle. In addition, the sturdy cutting head rotates 240 degrees to enable you to choose the proper cutting angle for branches up to 1-1/4 inches in diameter. A 15-inch Woodzig saw blade is also included for added cutting power. ... Read more

Features

• 1-1/4-inch cutting capacity
• Cutting head rotates 240 degrees for the precise cutting angle
• Fiberglass outer pole and aluminum inner pole extend to 13 feet
• Lightweight designs makes it easy to maneuver, even when fully extended
• Includes a 15-inch Woodzig saw blade and attachment

Reviews (17)

Easy of use makes this a winner
While I purchased this tool for its angle cutting ability, I was pleasantly surprised by its ease of use which translates into finishing the job far quicker than with other tools.Positioning the cutter from below is a snap.

After years of using traditional pole cutters that must be hooked over the top of the branch, using this stick is a breeze.Just come up from below.Gone also is fumbling for the rope and positioning the hand pull when the pole's length is changed.With the pruning stick, the flip of a lever permits telescoping.And there's no rope to slow you down.

This is a very well designed tool which is well worth the higher price it commands.

Works well when new
I've used the Telescoping Pruning Stik for 5 months to maintain 5 25ft trees. The cutting head works well for 3/4" and thinner branches. Larger than that and the jaws often get stuck around the branch. Once while trying to free it, the plastic head came off of the aluminum pole, so now I know to rotate the entire pole around the branch instead of trying to pull it free. After freeing the jaws, I was able to reattach the head. The ball-shaped pull knob on the bottom end seats very tightly and often the entire end cap comes off while trying to free it. I think it would be easier to operate if it was a T-handle. Likewise, the upper grip would also be easier to operate if it had a lower lip or pistol grip for a more positive grip. Or replace them with some sort of lever actuator for more mechanical advantage.

For branches thicker than 3/4", I use the woodzig blade. The blade cuts on the pull stroke. The blade is tough to use on thinner, flexible branches, but works pretty quickly on thicker, stiffer branches. I haven't used the blade as much and time will tell how effective it will be as it dulls. I keep the clamp attached to the pole, but I've already lost the original screw and wing nut that holds the blade. I had attached them to the clamp for storage, but should've attached them to the blade.

While the Pruning Stik was excellent when new, all of the plastic parts seem to have loosened over time. While the pole seemed flexible when new, the looseness makes it feel even more flexible. However, nothing has broken yet and it has been much less expensive than hiring professionals to trim those same trees. If and when something does break, I will be contacting Fiskars about warranty service. I should've kept the original shipping box though as it's tough to find another box that long.

Effortless
Delivery took six weeks. The cutting action is so effortless, I couldn't tell whether a smaller branch had been severed, as there was virtually no resistance. I only wish that A:Fewer parts were plastic B:The pull cord were longer so I could hold the stik overhead and still use it at maximum height, and C:There was a 10 foot extension to get even higher branches. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Editorial Review

Produced by a leader in the garden-tools market, the Fiskars bypass pruner is perfect for precise, clean cutting of green growth. The pruner features Fiskars' trademarked PowerGear design, which maximizes lopper leverage to reduce cutting effort and is an ingenious innovation with impressive results. As you draw the long lopper handles together, the outside handle moves the gears, closing the blade with less exertion.The replaceable xylan-coated blade reduces friction and resists rust, and the handles are made of aluminum, so they're light and cause less fatigue. With its 2-inch cutting capacity, this is definitely a professional-quality pruner; even weekend gardeners can benefit from its fantastic design. Limited lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• PowerGear design maximizes leverage
• Replaceable xylan-coated blade
• 2-inch cutting capacity
• Professional quality

Reviews (7)

Absolutely Superb
I don't write that many reviews, but this product is worth raving about.

For years now I've been using various cutting tools for handling the wild area behind my house.Every piece of every tree I cut down either winds up going through the chipper or becomes firewood.So in building the arsenal to do all that efficiently, having a good pair of loppers is essential.This model is nothing less than superb.The chief features to me are:

1. Most importantly, the outer tips of the blades are beveled, thereby preventing them from ever overlapping as the cut is being made so as to prevent them from destroying themselves via chipping the edges.My old cutters failed to have this feature, and I had to constantly watch each and every cut, and I *still* had chipped blades due to this overlapping.

2. Very light.

3. Very strong.The aluminum handles are shaped so as to use the minimum material while maximizing strength along the plane where the force is exherted.My last loppers seemed pretty beefy, but I eventually broke one of the fiberglass handles in half, so metal handles are a must in my book.

4. Cuts like butter, and handles anything piece of wood that will fit in the jaws.The gear action is smooth and highly effective.

5. Easy to spot in the brush thanks to the orange highlights, and in general a very attractive tool.

Well worth the cost
In the last 6 months, I've been through 4 pairs of loppers cutting down mountain cedar in Texas.Either the blades would dull prematurely, or the clamping mechanism would fail, causing the lopper handles to come so close together you crush your fingers between them.

After spending an entire weekend with these Fiskars, they are still going strong, show no signs of dulling or failure.To top it off, the blades are easily replaceable.Very well made piece of equipment.I wish they were a little cheaper so I could get a couple more pairs and have more people working with them at the same time.

Great as reviues
Easy to use and a plus to all the outher reviues. Ran into a piece of barb wire last fall clearing brushfor my daughter,put a nick in the cutter, broke my heart. Called fiskars got 2 new blades about $7/00 each friendly courtious service. I have been logging firewood this summer and these are about as handy as another hand. I dont know if I could break them but I have made them squeek like the log splitter ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Loppers   

Editorial Review

If trimming your houseplants has been wearing out your utility scissors or leaving you with sore and tired hands, the Fiskars Softouch houseplant pruner will make the job easier, quicker, and more comfortable. It's designed with a soft-grip handle and a spring-loaded cutting action that takes almost all the pressure off your hands and fingers. The blade is precision stainless steel, and these pruners come with a handy locking mechanism for increased safety. ... Read more

Features

• Convenient blade storage lock
• Comfortable, spring assisted cushion grips
• Precision serrated stainless steel blades
• Ideal for left- or right-handed use
• Handy wire cutting hole in blades

Reviews (3)

perfect for rag quilting
the very best tool to use to complete the techniqueand look for the rag quilting seams,easy on wrist and perfect for avoiding the complications of repetitive motions associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. The spring action in the pruner works excellently when cutting thru several layers of fabric at a time,which in turn eases the human strengh to cut thru the fabric layers.
the shears shape and size are a perfect fit for being in control of fabric and shears,I ordere three pairs.

so-so
The blades are sharp and work well (one serrated and one smooth edge) and the handles are comfortable but these shears have a serious design flaw -- the locking mechanism (the little orange plastic rectangle in the picture) is supposed to slide down and grip the junction where the blades meet, thus locking them. Unfortunately, if you're pointing the shears downwards while cutting, it often slides down of it's own accord and locks the blades while you are trying to use them. You can remove the orange locking piece (it snaps on and off) but then you run the risk of losing it, forgetting where you put it, accidently stepping on it, etc.[...T]hese should have a more sophisticated and reliable locking device.

Exceptional!!
These snips do an excellent job around the garden, whether it'sdeadheading annuals, trimming out dead foliage from houseplants, or nippingoff a bit of catnip for the felines. The serrated blades are plenty strong,and are tapered towards the tip, which makes selecting the right stem tosnip just that much easier. The action of the handles is firm and smooth.An all- around excellent product. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Editorial Review

Produced by a leader in the garden tools market, Fiskars's deluxe pruning saw is ideal for removing large limbs. The pruner features a hardened stainless-steel blade designed for durability, and Fiskars's unique tooth design: the teeth are angled to cut with less vibration, and the variable triple-angle teeth "plane" away wood faster than ordinary triple-angle designs. With a quick-release push-button blade lock and a textured handle for a secure grip, the pruner is clearly designed with safety and comfort in mind. Limited lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• Stainless-steel blade
• Unique tooth design
• Push-button blade lock for safety
• Textured handle

Reviews (4)

Portable, light weight, effective
I purchase a saw to fit in a small toolbox on a small tractor / riding mower. I keep it with me to cut branches that grow low. (You know the kind that hit you in the head when out mowing the grass). Now I stop (hopefully before getting hit with an un-seen branch) and cut off the culprit. Its small enough with a tight enough blade pitch to cut small branches, and large enough to cut branches as large as about 1-3" before you'll want a bow saw or the like. It folds small enough to safely carry in your pocket while also hand carrying a large pruner or other tools.

love it
I bought this because I mixed up the brand name of what I was actually looking for, but I found it to be excellent for what I need. It fits in my bucket with all my other garden tools and it's the only saw I have that I can stick in my back pocket. Great product, I would recommend it as a must have item.

This is one sharp [thing]
I got one of these last year and have pruned many trees with it and it' still sharp as a sonofagun. This is the only pruning saw you need. I've cut through branches 6"+with great results; nice neat and clean cuts. This saw is so excellent I bought another one this year for when I lose the other one. Just be careful and wear loves when using this saw, it's so sharp, I never fail to cut myself every time I use it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners    4. Camping Accessories   

Features

• PowerGear cutting action
• PTFE coated blade
• Special high strength alloy aluminum handles

Reviews (2)

The best all-around medium-sized lopper
This is Fiskars model # 96276935.I bought model # 96276949, which, through close examination of photos, appears to be identical (difference might be the retailers it's sold to, or perhaps country of origin -- which, BTW, on mine, was unfortunately [illegally?] not listed anywhere).

I bought this lopper because of the "gearing" or as I call it, "mechanical advantage", or as some others call it, "bypass" feature.Basically "gears down" your movement to make every stroke much more powerful, like a truck shifting into a special low gear to tow.And it really works great.Not only that, the nyglass handles make the whole unit extremely lightweight.This model is cheaper than the bigger version because it's smaller, which is an advantage for most home users -- easier to store, lighter weight and smaller size make it easier to get into the brush and awkward positions.This lopper will take surprisingly wide sticks for its size -- anything within reason, and maybe a little more.But the best part is that if you can fit it into its mouth, you will be able to cut what's inside, even if you are elderly.This is not true on many other loppers, even for strong people, especially on those "old school" loppers (you know what I'm talking about), and, even worse, "clippers" with that dreaded "lopping notch" which never worked right.

My friend who is a gunsmith and knows more about metals than anyone I know, doesn't like the fact that the blades are made out of stainless steel.He says stainless dulls quickly on greenery, which surprised me, because stainless is the hardest common metal.He does think fiskars garden/flower snips are the best made, though.I am personally glad the blades are stainless though, because I left it out for a few days with moisture, and there was no rust.Plus, the cutting blade is coated with a 'non-stick' coating, and just about everybody who buys this medium-sized model is not using them for professional purposes, just around the house.I keep the blades oiled up and upon doing 2 medium-sized jobs so far the blades seem just as sharp and I expect that to continue.The blades are replaceable anyway with two simple nuts, and the blades were very sharp from the factory, which again is not always the case with other mfrs.The whole unit, though lightweight, feels very solid and has very tight tolerances -- shake it and twist it, and there is little to no rattle or play -- very impressive.The light weight is something most people overlook when shopping for loppers -- again, good for everybody, but especially seniors.I also like the look.I find the actual shape of the handles works well, too.I don't miss the foam handgrip found on some huge loppers.

The blades are very curved, and there must be a reason for this, but it can make getting larger pieces a bit trickier to get in, especially in an awkward, overgrown bush.No biggie.I do think the biggest room for improvement would be the placement of a rubber or plastic shock absorber where the metal pieces meet when fully closed, to make it easier on the user in terms of vibration.I took a piece of folded-up duct tape and duct-taped the small wad to that connection point to decrease vibration.It's a little messy and needs redoing every job or so but can help make the job painless, especially for those with arthritis or joint or bone pain.Even without that "mod", the loppers perform very well, and I think most people wouldn't see a problem there, though I do.Fiskars' high-end (big) loppers do have the rubber or plastic bumpers.

I bought mine from Lowe's because I needed them immediately, but these at Amazon are a little cheaper, with the free super saver shipping, and Amazon's return policy is actually almost certainly more liberal.The previous Amazon review helped me come to my conclusion, and I think Amazon is the world's best online retailer and ecommerce website.Though completely email-based, I have had very good customer service which has gone above to exceed my expectations when returns were needed.I wouldn't hesitate to buy these from Amazon, especially if your job can wait a few days.For most jobs, I think this medium size will better-suit most people, as it's lighter, easier to use, and cheaper, and still has a wide mouth.

Bottom line: this is the only medium-sized bypass/mechanical advantage/geared lopper I could find, and that's okay, because of its exceptional quality of design & solid manufacture, bringing good value in quality, price, and uniqueness.I just don't see why anyone would buy a non-mechanical-advantage lopper, so if you're in the market for one, this is it, and this is the lowest price you will see (I checked around).I just wish I knew where they were made (if any subsequent reviewers know this, please say it).

By far the BEST lopper for thick branches
I've tried just about every type of lopper, and this one is by far the best. I've used them just about every day for the past 3 years. For heavy duty pruning they are fantastic. I even use them for limbing trees while I'm logging (it saves on gas and wear-and-tear on my chainsaw, and is much faster and safer).
The patented gear design is what sets it apart. It allows for tremendous leverage (much more than even a compound lopper - which can be double the price, and being more complicated, less durable).
I'm amazed more people don't know about these. I guess the simple, inexpensive design appears too good to be true. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Loppers   

Editorial Review

Spend an afternoon digging in the garden with the Fiskars Softouch trowel and then look down at your hands. Or, better yet, flex your hands. Notice the lack of calluses and pain-free sensation flowing through your fingertips? This garden trowel is indispensable to any garden tool collection thanks to Fiskars's patented Softouch design, which provides maximum comfort and results in less hand fatigue because the wrist remains in a neutral position during use. This one-piece, high-strength cast-aluminum trowel also features beveled edges, a hanging hole, and graduation marks in the transplanter. This trowel is just one of a large line of Fiskars tools ideal for planting, cultivating, weeding, and transplanting. --Rivers Janssen ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Softouch
• One-piece, high-strength cast-aluminum alloy won't bend or break
• Polished finish for attractive appearance
• Extra features include beveled edges and hanging hole

Reviews (1)

Good product, but don't get too enthused over the hang hole
This is my third trowel, so I am obviously sold on the usefulness of the little machines! If you are a busy person--not necessarily a BUSINESS person, but a person who has a busy life, and has to remember lots of information, keep lots of appointments, dig often, etc., I believe you will fall in love with these devices if you try them. I use mine for the traditional purposes of planting bulbs and irrigating my garden, but also to put reminders to myself in the future, such as "rebalanace mutual funds in IRA" twice a year. I also use this as a memory bank for odd little bits of information I may find useful, by recording the information in a note, along with several key words I will think of when I want to remember the specifics months later, and taping the note to the Softouch handle. I search for the keywords, and there is the note, displayed so I can see it.

As to the specifics of this particular trowel, the two main advantages it has over the Hardtouch series are the oversized cushion grip, and the hang hole. Bluntly, I am unimpressed with the hang hole. You can hang the Softouch on a nail, but not on a hook.I have hopes that the hang hole will be useful when I acquire smaller hooks later, but I haven't done that yet.

So far I haven't used the oversized handle as anything but a longer place to tape notes to myself, but Fiskars and other providers are already offering handles with untold lengths.Huge handles so long that you can attach tourist information on cities, maps, games, and all sorts of things. It looks like this will be good, if your needs extend to that.

I highly recommend this product if you are buying your first trowel, or if you have a very old one (Ultra Hardtouch or something) you want to upgrade. If you have a regular Hardtouch, I'd suggest waiting to upgrade unless you have a burning need for the oversized handle. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Trowels   

Editorial Review

It's nice to know that geniuses are working to make your pruning jobs easier. Fiskars' Pruning Stik is cleverly designed and built to professional-quality standards. Featuring ingenious PowerStroke sliding-grip cutting action, the Stik lets you prune by simply sliding the plastic grip (or pulling the orange ball end), which makes use of a chain and spring to snip the blades closed. In addition, the cutting head rotates 240 degrees to allow you the best pruning angle (didn't we say it was clever?). The replaceable xylan-coated blade is ultrahardened to stay sharp longer than most blades on the market, and it offers a cutting capacity of 1-1/4 inches. The aluminum handles are durable and light, weighing less than 2 pounds, and their length allows you to reach high branches without a ladder and remove growth at ground level while standing. ... Read more

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• Overall length: 62 inches
• Unique sliding-grip cutting action
• Replaceable xylan-coated-ultrahardened blade with 1-1/4-inch cutting capacity
• Cutting head rotates 240 degrees for best pruning angle

Reviews (15)

like buttah!!!!
excellent trimmer!!! i have a couple of hedges that are "a few feet" out of reach of my cordless trimmer. i looked around for awhile and all i saw were these ENORMOUS "telescopic" trimmers with dangling strings that looked IMPOSSIBLY "un-wieldy". with the aid of my stepladder i was able to EFFORTLESSLY trim branches at the top of my tallest hedges and the lower regions of the trees in my yard. you can cut the limbs SIMPLY by pulling the "ball-end" of the trimmer OR (in closer corners) the sliding-handle midway up the shaft. IN EITHER CASE the cuts are EFFORTLESS. perhaps it's the "chain drive" of the cutting mechanism. ALL IN ALL,..this is a QUALITY tool. do you REALLY need a HEAVY "extension" trimmer that weighs in a 10-15 pounds?? (like me) maybe not. the Fiskar is 2 lbs. (tops) and is EASY to handle whilst navigating an average ladder AND it stores away easily in a closet/shed AND it cuts through moderately sized twigs and limbs LIKE BUTTER . PERFECT i say...just PERFECT.

Fiskars 92345935 Pruning Stik
VERY HANDY AND LIGHT,AVAILABLE AT TARGET FOR 39.99. I LIKE THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE OF THE HEAD AND NO DANGLY ROPE TO TANGLE UP!

Here's one thats not gonna break!
I had a cable driven long pruner, and besides the fact that it ... near broke my hand to clip a large branch with it, the thing was fragile.I used to live on nearly and acre of property with a row of pines along the back.They would get all brown near the bottom so I would try and prune them up to about the point where they could get enough sun to stay green. To do that you need a pruner with a little reach to it?

I saw this model on TV and hunted it down, finding it first on Amazon.I could barely believe the price quoted on the TV show, (it wasn't a commercial, it was a how-to show) they said the stick only cost about [$$$].Its not quite that cheap, but the quality here is excellent.It uses a chain, not unlike a bike chain, to drive the extended cutter. It uses a slider, leverage system to pull the chain to make the cuts.The cutting blades themselves are very sharp and can be adjusted to any angle.This becomes an important concern when you have about a dozen pine trees to trip.

The stick will also do fine when you don't need the extended length.Remember those hedge trimmers that looked like a huge pair of scissors? I used to hurt my wrists every year, trying to get enough momentum to trim the bushes in front of the house I was renting.If you tried to cut too, slow it would get stuck, too fast, and the handles would stop abruptly hurting my wrists!This cutter, although smaller than a hedge trimmer, cut so quick and easily that it made trimming the bushes a pleasure.I could even get lazy, and sit down in a chair, and do them from a distance. Try that with your electric model! The bushes never shaped up so well before.

The blades will cut close to a one-inch branch, and I haven't had to sharpen it yet.Just keep the chain free of dirt, and keep a little mower oil on it, or cycle spray and it continues to work like new.Sometimes they just make a tool that becomes the defacto standard for a while, and for my money this is it.Don't risk cutting your arm off with a chainsaw. If you've got a little pruning to do, get this Pruning Stik and start clipping away. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Features

• Oversize cushion grip for comfort and extended periods of use
• One-piece high strength cast aluminum allow won't bend or break

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Cultivators & Tillers   

Features

• Patented power-lever design
• High-carbon steel blades
• Shock-absorbing cushion bumper
• Self-sharpening functional serration

Reviews (2)

Good steel, strong efficient design
This is a first rate traditional hand tool with two improvements:serrations on one edge to stop vegetation from slipping toward the tip when cut, and leverage cams that make force at the blade nearly twice what it would be with the ancient unlevered design. Most users will find this a very satisfactory implement, comfortable to use and durable.

Impressed with the quality
Great quality and great price. If you need a comfortable and easy to use hedge shear, purchase this one. The man in the family, says was the best purchase I have made in a long time. He liked this one and says is ofexceptional quality ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Shears   

Editorial Review

Every gardener needs a solid pair of shears, and who better to trust than Fiskars, a company long heralded as a leader in tool design. These garden shears offer precision-ground, stainless-steel blades. Their patented curved blade design grips as it cuts, and the blade is also notched for cutting stems, light wire, and cords. The shears feature Fiskars's patented ergodynamic handle design, so they fit comfortably and smoothly in your hand. Limited lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Stainless steel blades
• Comfort molded handles
• Ideal for a variety of gardening tasks
• Perfect for outdoor and indoor plants

Reviews (3)

quick delivery, professional service
the item arrived in a quick timely fashion.The seller was very courteous and professional.a nice transaction.

scissors that won't let you down.
The Fiskars 9637 garden shears are tops if you are looking for a pair of scissors that can take alot of abuse and still be sharp.I use mine in a flower shop where I can be cutting anything from woody stems to wire to the most delicate flowers and ribbon. The stainless steel blades stay clean even after alot of use.The handles fit perfectly in your hand(provided you are right-handed). [If you are left-handed the Fiskars 9474 are almost the same with the exception that the blades can be taken apart]. The serrations on the blades make cutting things much easier than smooth edged blades because the serrations hold the thing you are cutting where you want it. The overall size of these shears is just about perfect because they fit nicely in the back pocket of a pair of jeans. What this means is you can have them at hand when you need them. At the low price get a few pairs and give your friends each a pair-they will thank you

Excellent All-Purpose Shears
I've been using these for everything. Excellent, sharp scissors cut flowers and small, soft wood easily. Little notch for tougher stems. Atreduced price they are a steal. ... Read more

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Features

• Measures 30-1/2-inches long; limited lifetime warranty
• Bypass lopper for precise, clean trimming of bushes, small branches, and more
• Replaceable carbon-steel blade with 2-inch cutting capacity and exclusive UltraBlade coating
• Maximum leverage provides 50-percent reduced cutting effort; deep profile hook
• Lightweight fiberglass handles; dual-layer comfort grips; shock-absorbing bumper

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Features

• UltraBlade stays sharp five times longer
• Softouch dual-layer grips are comfortable and outlast ordinary foam
• Ambidextrous lock-easy to use
• Enclosed spring-won't get lost or tangled in dense foliage

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Sharp Is The Word
This Fiskars tool holds up to the Fiskars name, it is extremely sharp with a good feel to the tool.With the Lifetime Warranty you cannot beat this tool. ... Read more

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Features

• Oversize cushion grip for comfort and extended periods of use
• One-piece high strength cast aluminum allow won't bend or break

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Great Tool
Very impressive gardening tool, it has 1" to 4" markings on the metal part of the tool with a solid well built feel.The handle is well designed with a large hole for hanging.It's made from a non slip resistant coating and the top end of the tool has an extra wide area great for pushing down when more leverage is desired.Love those Fiskars tools. ... Read more

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Features

• PowerLever-patented design makes cutting 35% easier
• Blade size is perfect for reaching into dense growth with precision cutting
• Ambidextrous lock-operates with a simple touch

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Features

• HardShell bottom won't tear when loaded and dragged
• Drain holes prevent water pooling
• Padded handles make carrying loads more comfortable
• Dump handles allow for easy disposal of contents

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Well built
Though very utilitarian, this is one of the best ideas in yard cleanup items I've come across. It's light and manuverable. The bottom handle for easy tipping demonstrates the thoughtfulness of the design. And of course, the space it saves when collapsed for storage is just the icing on the cake. ... Read more

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Features

• Softgrip upper handle provides cushion and prevents blisters
• Blade size is perfect for reaching into dense growth with precision cutting
• Ambidextrous lock-operates with a simple touch

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These are great pruners.
My new Fiskars loop-handle pruners arrived today.I was attracted to these by the loop handle because I thought I could tie a cord to the loop, saving me a trip down the ladder to pick them up when I drop them.I was pleasantly surprised by the compactness of these pruners.They are very comfortable in my hand.They also do a very good job of snipping off branches up to about 3/8" in diameter.I managed to get through a larger (a little over 1/2" in diameter) branch, but it was hard work and seemed to stress the tool.I was pruning a plum tree, and the wood is pretty tough.Maybe on softer stuff they will easily get through the 3/4" branches as Fiskars says they will.Anyway, I am glad I bought them for the work I do. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This ratchet anvil pruner from Fiskars is an ideal choice for day-to-day pruning. Lightweight and easy to use, the pruner readily tackles difficult tasks such as trimming an overgrown hydrangea or dead heading a sickly pansy patch. Its ratcheting action enables easy cutting with minimal stress on wrists and hands. High-carbon, rust-resistant steel blades and nonstick coating allow the pruner to smoothly slice through stems and branches. The handle’s Fiskars Softgrip insert provides added user comfort. This pruner is designed to clip growth with up to a 3/4-inch diameter. --Jessica Reuling ... Read more

Features

• Lightweight anvil pruner with ratchet cutting action
• High-carbon steel blades with nonstick coating discourages rust and friction
• Handle contains a Softgrip insert to combat blisters and provide comfort
• Designed to trim branches and shoots up to 3/4 inches in diameter

Reviews (2)

Broken Promises
After only a couple of months of use, the flimsy handle broke.
It didn't always ratchet either!

Fiskars Ratcheting Anvil Pruner
Works fine on branches 1/2 inch or less. It is rated to 3/4 inch, but branches much over 1/2 inch it became hard to get it to ratchet and the blades tended to bend. My pruner handle gave out after one summer of use. Fiskars has yet to respond to my request regarding weather they will be replacing it under its "life time warranty." ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This small, lightweight anvil lopper provides all the leverage and strength required for most small shrub and tree pruning jobs around the yard. The tool has a 1-1/4-inch cutting capacity and a unique PowerGear design, which maximizes your leverage for easier cutting of those tenacious sticks and branches. The handles are made of strong reinforced nylon, and the blade is rust-resistant stainless steel, so the tool will enjoy a long life of service. Weighing only 13 ounces, this lopper is great choice for the casual weekend gardener who wants to conserve strength for other pursuits. ... Read more

Features

• Endorsed by the American Rose Society
• Patented PowerGear cutting action
• Stainless steel blade
• Nyglass composite body is lightweight and durable
• 1-1/4 inch cutting capacity

Reviews (3)

Don't try on large branches
This unit works well for small branches. The light weight is appreciated, and the stainless blade is a useful upgrade as standard blades rust from the tree sap. But I used mine on some heavier branches, still within the recommended diameter range, and something slipped so that the blade no longer touches the anvil. The tool therefore is practically useless, as you do not get a clean cut. There is no way to adjust or fix this pruner when that happens. And the lifetime warranty is of dubious value, as you must send the tool back at your expense, plus keep and be able to find the original receipt. They should model their warranty after Craftsman.

Super Tool
From the makers of the world's best scissors comes a lopper which is truly a must-have for the home gardener (or the pro, for that matter). Light in weight, powerful beyond it's size and infinitely useful, this is a quality tool at a good price.

excellent tool
Excellent gardening tool for those mid sized cuts.Good weight and excellent cutting power. ... Read more

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