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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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  1. Ergonomic Pointed Needlenose Shear

    Ergonomic Pointed Needlenose Shear

    Lightweight fruit, floral and garden shears with stainless blades. Learn More
  2. House Plant Shear

    House Plant Shear

    House plant shear designed for small hands and delicate work. Learn More
  3. Angled Needlenose Shear

    Angled Needlenose Shear

    Quality, lightweight snips for thinning or harvesting. Angled blade. Learn More
  4. Straight Needlenose Shear

    Straight Needlenose Shear

    Medium-duty all-metal shear with needlenose blades. Learn More
  5. Palm Fit Curved Blunt Nose Shear

    Palm Fit Curved Blunt Nose Shear

    Palm fit ergonomic pruner with keeper-ring. Very light weight! Learn More
  6. Lightweight Twin Blade Secateur

    Lightweight Twin Blade Secateur

    Lightweight yet durable secateurs for any landscape, horticultural or garden project. Learn More
  7. Barnel B120 Fuji and Citrus Harvest Tool

    Forged Fruit Harvest Shears for Fujis & Citrus

    Forged anvil fruit harvester for citrus, apples, and other stemmed fruit. Learn More
  8. Bahco® All-Metal Bypass Pruner

    Bahco® All-Metal Bypass Pruner

    Traditional and robust design for general purpose pruning and gardening. Available in three sizes. Learn More
  9. ARS Needlenose Pruners

    ARS Needlenose Pruners

    Price From: $15.68 As low as: $14.11

    Lightweight fruit, floral and garden shears with carbon or stainless steel blades. Learn More
  10. Barnel® Precision Pruner

    Barnel® Precision Pruner

    Price From: $41.52 As low as: $37.37

    New! Professional quality ergonomic hand pruner with hard chrome plated carbon blade, TPR grips and auto unlock feature. Learn More

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