Shears & Pruners

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Has a straight edge blade that cuts against a soft metal anvil. Good for cutting dead wood. Lighter than bypass pruning shears and easier to...

Used to cut dry or green limbs from trees. Used on branches thicker than 1” and other tasks too large for lopping shears. Blade tightens a...

Has a hook and blade cutting mechanism. Preferred by most professionals because they cut close to the stem and are ideal for cut...

For pruning, shaping and maintaining houseplants. Usually operates with a scissor...

Used to shape ornamental shrubs and clip soft, young growth. Blades are typically 8” to 10” long. Some types have a serrated edge. Some...

Used in the garden or as a household tool. Can cut through many types of material. Has a serrated...

Has long handles and tempered steel blades. Used to cut through heavy underbrush and branches up to 3” thick. Available in anvil or bypass...

Large knife-like tool used for chopping and clearing thick brush and for heavy pruning tasks. Usually has a hardwood handle with a hardened...

Used to cut dry or green limbs from trees. Used on branches thicker than 1” and other tasks too large for lopping shears. Some models fold...

Pruning shears or a pruning saw is attached to a long pole that will accept extensions or operates with a telescoping action. Some models have...

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