FELCO Model 2 Secateurs (Large)

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By ensuring you have a manufacturer’s warranty of at least one year, you’ll gain peace of mind and reassurance as you invest your hard-earned money in a quality set of secateurs. The versatile and precise basic models are suitable for all manner of pruning tasks. They may be basic in name but they certainly are not in performance. This range of Felco secateurs includes some of the classic models such as the Felco 2, which is our best selling line of Felco secateurs. These pruning shears are designed with the serious gardener with medium to heavy duty use in mind and with these secateurs it is easy to see why they probably the most coveted pair of secateurs around. The handles are aluminum wrapped in a soft plastic that provides some cushioning to your hand as well as improves your grip. While these don't have any mechanism to make squeezing the handles through stems easier, most buyers felt the pruners were easy to use. However, a few people said that these bypass pruners didn't hold up well to rigorous use and that the spring broke while they were trying to cut through a small branch. The pruners are 8 inches long, which is suitable for most hands other than very small or very large. They are best used to cut through live stems and greenery, rather than dead wood. And what’s more, being of such high quality steel you will be impressed at just how long you can go before the need to sharpen.

A few plants, including cotoneaster, weigela, and Oregon grape, can be pruned any time. And broadleaf and narrowleaf evergreens can be pruned anytime the wood is not frozen." The cuts are really clean with no tearing or crushing of plant material, which is good news for your hands in avoiding repetitive strain issues . The typical pruner is between six and eight inches in total length. For most people, any size within that range will be comfortable to use and hold. However, if your hands are particularly large, you’ll be more comfortable with a pruner at the upper end of that range or even beyond it, while those with especially small hands will prefer a pruner that’s towards the lower end of the range. The Felco 6 is designed for comfortable use by gardeners with small-to-medium-sized hands. The difference being on bypass secateurs is the cutting blade passes the anvil to make the cut, a bit like similar to ordinary scissors, blades passing each other. Pruning can be tiring work, especially to your hands and wrists. To offset that, many brands have pruners that are designed specifically to reduce the effort needed to squeeze the pruner blades closed and then reopen them. Notably, The Gardener’s Friend Ratchet Pruning Shears are specifically designed to be easy to use, even for those with sore or weak hands. Springs that help to reopen the blades are common, but some pruners take it further with ratcheting mechanisms that help decrease the force required to squeeze the blades together.Beware of cheap secateurs with stainless steel blades. Stainless steel is softer than hardened steel and will not stay sharp as long, blunt blades are never a good thing on pruning shears.

Indstil let skærehovedet for at få et rent og præcist snit, hvilket fremmer, at beskæringssåret hurtigt heles Since their inception in 1945, Felco have been manufacturing cutting and pruning equipment that is second to none. Felco products are characterised by 3 core values: ergonomics, interchangeability and durability. It is these three core values that have driven Felco's business strategy in creating an innovative and superior product range. He adds, “A good pruner’s blades should be sharp and made of quality steel, and the pruners should be easy to use without creating excessive hand or arm fatigue. Also, after significant use, pruning blades become dull. The better-quality pruners let you replace the blades and springs.” The P961 is perfect for those who struggle with the aches and pains that pruning can cause with regular secateurs. Using bypass secateurs on large, dead material and you could end up damaging them. Using bypass secateurs on this plant material will also put strain n your joints and tendons.Bypass secateurs are for cutting living, green growth, for example live stems, branches and plant material . Anvil secateurs are used for cutting tough, old, dead wood.

Plants that flower in the spring generally should be pruned immediately after flowering, unless the plant is diseased or damaged. Flower buds on spring-flowering plants develop on the previous year’s growth. Therefore, pruning before flowering would remove considerable amounts of flower buds, sacrificing flower display." Some examples of spring-flowering plants include rhododendron, flowering cherry, dogwood, forsythia, magnolia, spirea, and viburnum. Plants that flower during summer months should be pruned during the winter or early spring before new growth begins. Flower buds develop on the new year’s growth, so it is important not to prune new growth before flowering." Some summer-flowering shrubs include hydrangea, glossy abelia, rose-of-Sharon, and roses. If you value sustainability as much as we do, you’ll want to keep your FELCO tool in premium condition and minimise waste by using a tool where all parts - from the blade and spring to the smallest screw, all are replaceable Enjoy comfortable and safe pruning with the ergonomic cushioned, non-slip, phthalate-free handle grips*

Felco Secateurs or Pruning Shears as they are sometimes called are the perfect tool for pruning in your garden or professional use. Riveting the counter blade onto the one-piece forged aluminium handle ensures your FELCO tool is robust enough for heavy-duty pruning The F2 has a steel blade for durability and aluminum handles for lightness of weight. We loved the ergonomic design, as well as the red, rubbery covers that provide a secure grip while adding a cushioning feel—no hand pain here even after a lengthy session in the garden. The pruners have a steel nut and bolt that allow for tiny adjustments of the blades to secure the exact angle that works best for you. There's even a small groove on the edge of the pruners for snipping landscaping wire or similar materials so you don't damage the blade with such activities. The most important part of any bypass secateurs is the blade. Precise cutting, sharp blades will cut cleanly through stems and branches which reduces the chance of disease and infection spreading into the the pruned cut. Less effort will also be needed as a super sharp blade should the like cutting through cucumber on a chopping board.

Whether it's a pothos, ficus, or dracaena, most leafy houseplants require an occasional trim to keep them well-shaped and looking their best. Because most common houseplants—we are not including succulents or cacti in this category—have fairly thin and soft stems and branches, they are best pruned with a garden snip like this one from Fiskars. Basically a very sharp scissor, these snips have stainless steel blades that create very clean cuts so your plants won't have ragged edges that can bring on disease or look unsightly. The plastic handles have soft, rubbery material at the pressure points, so they are very easy on your hands and comfortable to hold. Take proper care of your pruners, which means cleaning them after use, sharpening them as needed, only cutting greenery that’s within the tool’s capacity, and storing them away from excessive moisture and heat, and a good pair of pruners can last for decades.

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The top mounted safety catch is great for when working up ladders etc as it can be operated with the cutting hand. Editor's Note (September 2023): This product review was originally written and published in 2019. To make sure we are still recommending the best products for your needs, we recently reviewed this story to make sure it is still accurate and that we stand by what we wrote. In addition to this original hands-on review, we also had the opportunity to test this product in The Lab. Thanks to its at-home and lab performance, it is still a top choice in The Best Pruners despite newer models and options being available on the market. You can also find it as a featured product in The Best Gardening Tools. Garden snips, like Fiskars Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip, are a subset of bypass pruners. These tools have very short straight blades, both of which are sharp. Garden snips are useful for delicate work, such as deadheading flowers, snipping herbs, pruning houseplants, trimming very small vines or stems, shaping bonsai, or cutting flowers for bouquets. FELCO σε άριστη κατάσταση και να ελαχιστοποιήσετε τα απόβλητα χρησιμοποιώντας ένα εργαλείο του οποίου όλα τα μέρη, από τη λεπίδα και το ελατήριο έως και τη μικρότερη βίδα, μπορούν όλα να αντικατασταθούν We love the classic red handles, synonymous with Swiss design; the red colour makes them easy to spot should you happen to drop them in the undergrowth.