Maintaining your garden is easier with these pruning shears

January 25, 2020
Technology

Best
Pruning Shears
TechnoBuffalo
2020

A well-maintained yard keeps your property looking sharp. Including a pair of pruning shears in your garden tool kit will make it quick and simple for you to trim small bushes, shrubs, and even low-hanging tree branches. Not sure which pair to buy? Here’s a collection of our favorites.

Forever shears: Felco Pruning Shears (F 6)
Budget friendly: Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears
Sheathed snips: Fiskars Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip
Smaller forever shears: Felco Pruning Shears (F 310)
Non-slip snips: Gonicc 8″ Pruning Shears (GPPS-1003)
Easy lock shears: VIVOSUN 6.5 Inch Pruning Shears

Forever shears:

Felco Pruning Shears (F 6)

Staff Pick

A unique revolving handle and a shock absorption cushion both help to reduce stress on hands. Blades feature sap grooves to prevent sticking, and a wire cutter notch for side projects. Their balanced weight is the perfect fit for small/medium hands to cut plants up to 0.8 inches in diameter, like younger trees, vines, or shrubs. All parts of these pruning shears are replaceable, so you can keep them working for years to come.

$50 at Amazon

Budget friendly:

Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears

Fiskars are known for their excellent scissors, and their pruning shears operate on the same level. The blades have a low-friction coating, so they won’t get caught up when cutting through wood. They also won’t become caked with sap and can resist rusting. You can cut stems and branches up to 0.625 inches with these shears, and they lock closed when not in use.

$9 at Amazon

Sheathed snips:

Fiskars Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip

If you have limited hand strength or issues with your grip, consider these Fiskars shears that received the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation. After each cut, hand strain is reduced thanks to a spring that reopens the shears. They come in two colors with blade covers and are perfect for trimming and shaping very small plants, as well as deadheading flowers.

$11 at Amazon

Smaller forever shears:

Felco Pruning Shears (F 310)

Like our other Felco selection, these shears have replaceable parts and include all the best features: a revolving handle, sap grooves, a wire cutter, and a shock cushion. They are also made with forged aluminum handles and have hardened steel blades. The main difference is that they are better suited for smaller branches, up to 0.39 inches, which makes them a bit lighter and better for pruning flower stems or similar sized plants.

$22 at Amazon

Non-slip snips:

Gonicc 8″ Pruning Shears (GPPS-1003)

Get a grip on your pruning shears with this option from Gonnic. The handles are lightweight, ergonomic, and feature a non-slip surface. The blades are titanium steel and can cut up to 0.75 inches in diameter. Sap grooves in the blades will prevent sticking, leaving your shears ready for other trimming tasks without downtime for cleaning. They can also be locked closed for safe storage.

$20 at Amazon

Easy lock shears:

VIVOSUN 6.5 Inch Pruning Shears

These straight-blade micro-tip shears are perfect for small vine vegetables. The locking mechanism slides sideways, so you can easily lock and unlock them for safety. Spring-loaded blades will reduce strain on hands, and allow you to work quickly on your garden tasks. Because of their small size, they can also be used as your pair of household scissors.

$6 at Amazon

Sharp shears

We chose the Felco Pruning Shears (F 6) model as our favorite because they offer the most versatility. Their unique rotating handle and shock absorption cushion make them a delight to use. If a part breaks on the shears, you can order a new one without replacing the entire unit. But, according to reviewers, this isn’t an issue you’re likely to run into.

For much smaller tasks, we recommend the Fiskars Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip. With blades this small, it’s important to have a cover on them because the tips are too sharp for your tool belt or pocket, and the included cover takes care of this issue. Plus, these shears received an award for how easy they are to use so that you can buy with confidence.

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