By Stephanie Lezotte
After I recede my previous hand lopper due to rust that had made them whole unusable , I purchase a Fiskars Bypass Hand Pruner as a renewal set . This low-priced ( under $ 20 ) yet exceptionally well - made tool has birth hours of comfortable , clean cuts . What pull in me to this fussy solidification was the patented “ extremist - Blade applied science ” recording label on the publicity . Fiskars make the claim that blades with this case of technology will stay sharp five time long than other blade . Blade longevity is important to me , as I do n’t want to expend time sharpen blades more often than I have to .
I did n’t have the opportunity prior to purchasing to investigate this extremist - Blade engineering , so when I got home I did some research . There was no honorable mention of radical - Blade engineering on the Fiskars website ; the “ technologies ” that are cite for hired man pruning hook include Easy Action , Micro - Tip , Power - Grip , Power - Lever , Power Curve , PowerGear , and Softgrip . Likewise , Ultra - Blade is not listed as a blade finish technique , either . Even when I locate the accurate mannikin number on the internet site , there is still no citation of the Ultra - Blade applied science in the product verbal description . This is jolly upsetting ; why market a patented engineering if it is not important enough to distinguish ? I did learn that the steel blade features a low - detrition coating ( Teflon ) that serve it slice through woodwind instrument , prevents sap from gum up the blade , and is rust - tolerant . Perhaps this key an Ultra - Blade technology that Fiskars abandoned or rename .
This is a canonic paw pruner with no peculiar feature other than an orange plastic blade curl skidder and a concealed spring that wo n’t get clotted or pop loose . I have had no difficultness with the lock yellow-bellied terrapin sticking as I have with other models , and I only have to use one hand to obtain and unlock the tool . The comfort - traveling bag non - slip handle is actually comfortable — this lopper feels like a sturdy extension of my hand .
The handles , though not ergonomic , are the perfect distance apart as to not overextend the rude curve of my grip . I have not get hand or wrist joint pain while using this tool , unlike with my Blue Hawk Lopper ( see my other review ) . Since these handgrip do not have much of a curving human body , I envisage both left hander and righties can use this peter with ease .
The Fiskars Bypass Hand Pruner systematically produces quick , effortless , and clean cuts on both dry and unripe wood . The cutting content is 5/8 ” , and it has successfully rationalize through cornel , crepe Vinca minor , rise bush , butterfly bush , hydrangea , and bamboo . After one - and - a - one-half time of year , I have not noticed blade vesture or irregular stinger . This social unit is far superior to my old hand pruner , a Garden Plus with improperly aligned blades that scraped each another with every pass , chop-chop bring down its effectivity . On the Fiskars , there is a screw that can be loosened or tighten to adjust blade alignment .
One characteristic I attend for when purchasing tools of any type is durability . Because I work at a immobile pace , I can be a small rough on my tools . After using the pruner , I will often gently toss it in the lawn or flower bottom while collecting the cut back branches . The Fiskars have hold up remarkably well but in the event of a malfunction ( such as a broken spring that is apparently irreplaceable since it is inside the tool itself ) , I am solace by the lifetime warrantee extend on this set . Further , the lockup mechanics is secure ; never have they incidentally unlock when I thresh or drop them .
If you do a heap of pruning or snip loggerheaded branch , I recommend purchasing a hand pruning hook that offers additional features such as ergonomic handgrip , a ratchet down mechanics , hold / lock & cut chemical mechanism , or a spread out handle . On the other manus , if you need a pruning hook for occasional trim , the lifetime warrant on this tool and quality of its blade make for a good choice .
Two consumer items to note . First , this product contain a Proposition 65 admonition . This means the State of California has identify sealed chemicals in the Fiskars Bypass Pruner that they believe to be cancer - causing agent . Second , this model is advertised as being made in the U.S.A. , but the promotional material state made in China .
A published author and beginner gardener , Stephanie Lezotte dabbles in over 1500 square feet of new buy garden that ease up century of tulip , daffodils , hostas , and daylilies . She relish trying new horticulture tool and technique and is n’t afraid to get ( a little ) dirty .
