1. Fiskars Softough Micro-Tip Pruning Snip

With fully-hardened stainless steel blades, this pruning shears from Fiskars is assured to remain sharp even after continued heavy use. Trimming, pruning and deadheading of small plants can be done almost effortlessly with this pruners’ precision ground blades that cuts all the way to its tip resulting in clean and defined cuts. Its Easy Action^™ design automatically opens the blades after each snip reducing hand strain while its handles are specially designed with Softgrip^®touchpoints for an easy yet secure grip. If arthritis keeps you from gardening, this small 6 inch pruner which has earned a commendation for ease of use from the Arthritis Foundation might be best for you.

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2. Felco-F-2-Classic Manual Pruner

This lightweight pruner has sturdy forged aluminum handles with a non-slip coating and rubber shock absorbers and cushions that reduce hand fatigue. Its riveted anvil blades with a wire cutting notch are made of high quality hardened steel that makes cutting even tough, woody branches with precision possible even with minimal effort. Sticky sap from branches is not a problem with this pruning shears because of its sap groove feature that removes sap and debris as you cut making pruning less cumbersome. It has an adjustable angled head to optimize the force you exert while providing added protection to both your wrists and hands.

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3. Steel Bypass Pruning Shears by Till Harvest

This steel bypass pruning shears has an ergonomically designed rotating, light-weight aluminum alloy handle. Its cushioned handle and soft plastic grip help minimize discomforts and injuries that may result from long hours of use. The blades of this premium grade shears are of precision-ground, fully hardened steel made for cutting stems and woody branches of up to ¾ inch in diameter. Coated with titanium for extended life, the non-stick blades are designed to glide through stems and light woody branches effortlessly, without sap and debris sticking to them as they cut. Requiring no tools, this pruner’s size can easily be adjusted with a flick of the thumb to a size comfortable for big or small hands.

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4. Gardenite Power Drive Ratchet Pruning Shears

This heavy duty pruning shears has blades of heat-treated and hardened carbon, coated with non-stick Teflon. These ultra-strong blades can easily cut thick branches yet won’t get dull or need frequent sharpening. Ideal for trimming garden hedges and pruning trees this pruner has a ratcheting mechanism that provides increasing pressure as you cut. The mechanism’s settings can multiply hand power by as much as 5 times as you cut so you can do tough cutting jobs efficiently, with less effort and without straining your wrists. This is the one of the best pruning shears for women, those with small hands or those suffering from arthritis or carpal tunnel.

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5. Corona BP 3180 Classic Cut Forged Bypass Pruner, 1" Cut

This pruner has a blade and hook design that results in close and clean cuts. Both its radial arc bypass blade and slant-ground hook are made of forged Coronium steel alloy, fully heated to allow sharpening to maintain its superior cutting performance. This heavy duty pruner can easily cut through 1 inch thick branches and has a sap groove that removes sticky sap and other debris that may get in the way. Heavy-duty yet with a narrow profile, it can easily fit into narrow spaces. It has a wire-cutting notch and a self-aligning pivot bolt. Its handles are made of non-slip material, easy to grip and cushioned for comfort.

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Whether you are out to do an easy gardening chore or a tough tree trimming job, a good pair of pruning shears is an essential tool that can help get the job done with precision, comfort and ease. An ergonomically designed tool made of the toughest metal allows you to do clean and neat cuts without straining your wrists or hands even after extended use. The shears’ handles make a great difference too. Having the right pruning shears can makes gardening fun and easy and not a burden at all.

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