Looking for a good pair of pruning shears

[tooln]

I'm tired of getting junk/cheap pruning shears. I hear Felco are good. I also saw a review for Bahco. Any recommendations from the tree guys? Thanks

 

[wklman]

I like my felcos. The biggest reason was they came in lefty and most every review I read on them was great. Their sharpener is pretty handy as well. A few strokes and its sharp.

 

[Turkey Creek]

I have a pair of Corona I like them so far, built well and have kept a good edge so far.

 

[tooln]

Maya, Ed what do you guys use?

 

[2ndHand]

Here's the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Felco-F-2-Classic-Manual-Pruner/dp/B00023RYS6

 

[Lot2Learn]

I use the Felco #2 as well, and recently bought and like the Felco #310 for tighter work: http://amzn.to/1pvXNr9

 

[tooln]

I ordered a Felco 2, it should be here tomorrow. Thanks for the input.

 

[Maya]

LOL, My wife has a nice pair of Felco's and I have a cheap $10 pair I love! I loose them to much! I do a lot more pruning with loppers and bought some Bahco Pro's that are great. I also use ARS long armed pruners that work great on 1/2 - 3/4" limbs up to 10' high so I don't have to get up on a ladder.

 

[2ndHand]

LOL, My wife has a nice pair of Felco's and I have a cheap $10 pair I love! I loose them to much! I do a lot more pruning with loppers and bought some Bahco Pro's that are great. I also use ARS long armed pruners that work great on 1/2 - 3/4" limbs up to 10' high so I don't have to get up on a ladder.

Maya, Which Bahco model would you recommend? http://www.orchardsedge.com/tools/bahco/loppers

Thank you!

 

[Maya]

Get any of the bi-pass ones. You need to figure out what length you need. Get a good diamond stone to touch it up with.Let the pruner do the work. If you have trouble getting through a bigger branch use a saw.

 

[John-W-WI]

Felco F2 is my personal favorite. But get a stone or diamond stone to touch up the edge. You can sharpen them to like-new condition in less than 2 minutes with a little practice.

Thanks,

-John

 

[2ndHand]

Get any of the bi-pass ones. You need to figure out what length you need. Get a good diamond stone to touch it up with.Let the pruner do the work. If you have trouble getting through a bigger branch use a saw.

Thanks for the feedback!