FiskarsBypass Pruning Shears, 1-Inch Cut Capacity Softgrip Pruner, Forged Steel Replaceable Blade Stays Sharp Through Heavy Use with Rust Resistant, Low-Friction Coating

These are very sharp and accurate, and work perfectly, with no tearing of the plant tissue. The handles are comfortable and a good length. I highly recommend these.

these work very well, I trim my roses and small vines with these an they have been very helpful. they have stayed sharp and seem to be durable. they are a good size for my hands and not hard to utilize.

These cutters are so good, cut even, easy to clean, easy to store, lightweight, safety lock, great grip , very durable

First off it arrived in a padded envelope and when I opened it up and grabbed the top of the packaging, all that came out was the cardboard. Next was the plastic. Then the shears. I don’t know if it was used or somehow came completely apart during shipping. Maybe that’s why it was on sale for thirteen bucks. Dunno. But it seems to be decent quality for the price.It has a strong spring and handles open very wide. If you have small hands these won’t work for you. Men’s large size or greater hands will be able to use them comfortably. Otherwise you’ll be fighting the strong spring the entire time.The blades are fairly sharp bypass design. They cut through green stems very easily and plastic packaging too without any marks or damage. I haven’t tried dead branches or tougher stuff yet but I think they’ll hold up okay.Overall for the price and if you have large hands, I’d give them five stars. But I’m docking one for the problems listed. They aren’t as refined as Felco or some Japanese brands but they are solid and the spring will last forever it seems! Oh and a benefit of the spring and wide opening is extra leverage. Very easy to cut through stuff!

Good quality. Can be sharpened a lot of times. easy to use even if you have smaller hands. Cuts right through my rose canes w/ease..

wife liked ease of use and durability...

> Just about the perfect pruning shears.> Cuts cleanly through branches up to about 1/2", albeit that takes a strong grip.> If your grip is weak, or you want to cut thicker branches I suggest short loppers such as Fiskars 15 Inch PowerGear Super Pruner/Lopper (7972) or ratcheting pruning shears such as Power Drive Ratchet Pruning Shears - Ideal Garden Hedge & Tree Clippers - Ratcheting Hand Secateurs and Tree Pruners Provide More Cutting Power Than Conventional Anvil Pruning Hand Tools and Garden Scissors> For easiest and longest use, keep the blades dry and oiled. WD-40 spray is the easiest method -- it not only oils the shears, it also displaces any moisture.> Eventually (years or hundreds of uses) the (top) blade will get loose and the pruner will not cut so well. Just tighten the upper bolt, test, tighten some more, etc. until the blades close tightly, but the blades will still open when you release your grip> CONS: I find only one shortcoming I can find is that there is no easy way to attach a lanyard---so, no easy way to hang the pruning shears from a hook---or with a carabineer from a belt loop.PRUNERS vs LOPPERS> Normally, pruners are best for stems and branches up to ⅜" diameter, and loppers are best for branches greater than ¾" diameter. In between, other consideration come into play.> Pruners are used 1-handed, loppers are used 2-handed. If you need to hold a stem or branch while you cut, or you want to collect the cut stems as you work, a pruner is your best choice. Loppers are less tiring if you are cutting alot of thick stems, particularly if you have a weak grip for some reason. Loppers (particularly extendable handle loppers) give you far more reach, so that you don’t have to bend over, or resort to a ladder. The reach can also help protect you from the thorns of roses, etc.OTHER DESIGN OPTIONS: Unless you have a specific reason to choose another design, pruning shears should be simple and bypass in design. The choices are more complex for loppers.BYPASS vs ANVIL: Bypass pruners are analogous to scissors, with two blades which move past one another. Anvil pruners are analogous to a cleaver and cutting board, with 1 blade and an anvil to which the blade cuts. Bypass pruners usually cut more cleanly with less crushing, which is usually better for the plant. Anvil loppers may not easily cut completely through very fibrous stems. Anvil pruners are less likely to jam and flex, and do not require adjustment.SIMPLE vs COMPOUND, GEARED, or RACHET: Geared, compound, and rachet designs give you more leverage, but that usually is not desirable in pruning shears—but either requiring you to open the shears wider, or squeeze them multiple times to cut through a stem. For small or easily-cut stems, simple pruning shears are easier and less tiring to use.Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my reviews of loppers for details on how to choose among lopper designs.