Hand Pruners
Most standard-weight hand pruners can be classified as either bypass, anvil or double-cutting. Lighter weight (though not necessarily lighter duty) tools frequently have needlenose (scissor-like) blades for more precise work where pruner cutting capacity isn't an issue.
Bypass pruners
Generally the most versatile pruner. A relatively thin, sharp cutting blade "bypasses" a heavier, thicker counter-blade. When properly maintained, bypass pruners make clean cuts in green wood without bruising or crushing the bark.
Anvil pruners
A good choice for cutting dead or very hard woods (less desirable on green wood and more prone to crushing or bruising). A thin, heat-treated steel blade cuts against a softer brass or aluminum anvil. Anvils are either straight (e.g. Felco 31) or curved (e.g. Lowe Curved Anvil Pruners). A curved anvil is said to require less cutting effort.
Double-cutting
Very popular with European fruit growers. Two sharpened blades meet precisely, effectively cutting the branch from both sides. Manufacturers claim this configuration makes a clean cut without a tendency to crush the branch, since both blades are cutting.
We also carry a number of lighter weight needlenose shears that are ideal for fruit and vegetable harvesting, wreath making and pruning house or greenhouse plants. OESCO sells familiar brands such as Felco, ARS, Bahco, Barnel, and Corona as well as some less-familiar brands like Pica, Castellari and STA-FOR. We stock replacement parts, where available, for every pruner that we sell — if you don't see replacement parts here for your pruner, give us a call!
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Small Left-Handed Pruner
F-16
Felco
$63.01 As low as: $56.71Small left-handed pruner from Felco. Learn More -
Lightweight Bypass Pruner
F-300
Felco
$19.87 As low as: $17.88Felco lightweight picking and trimming snips for harvesting and general light-duty pruning. Learn More -
Lightweight Bypass Pruner
P123-19
Bahco
$15.84 As low as: $15.05Quality, lightweight snips for thinning or harvesting. Bypass blade. Learn More -
Felco 2 Pruning Shear
F-2
Felco
$68.01 As low as: $61.21Our Best Seller! Classic professional model, riveted anvil blade. Length - 8.5" Learn More -
Classic Style Economy Pruner
B200
Barnel
$13.60 As low as: $12.24Classic-style economy pruner. A great tool for outfitting your field crews! Learn More -
Forged Bypass Mini-Pruner
B606
Barnel
$17.52Out of stock
Barnel B606 Forged Bypass Mini-Pruner Learn More -
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Ergonomic Bypass Pruner
HP-5
Hickok
$16.77 As low as: $15.09Lightweight and ergonomic pruner with replaceable High-Carbon Teflon® coated blade and hook for durability and strength. Learn More -
Bahco® All-Metal Bypass Pruner
Multiple Variants
Bahco
Traditional and robust design for general purpose pruning and gardening. Available in three sizes. Learn More -
Barnel Steel-handled Bypass Pruner
Multiple Variants
Barnel
Economical steel-handled bypass pruner from Barnel. Mixed colors. Learn More