Fiskars 15 Inch PowerGear Super Pruner/Lopper

Light weight and easy to use

First off, I will say these are not meant to be super heavy duty loppers for pruning large branches. They are meant to be small, light, and easy to use, and in those areas, it excels. When they first showed up, I thought no way these can cut a 1" hardwood branch, they are so light they have to be flimsy. OK, I'm willing to admit when I'm wrong. For as light as these are, they are surprisingly strong. The blade is sharp, coated to be rust resistant, and cutting effort is much less than expected. Durability is good, too. These are not the first pair I got, I had some for several years, and they served me better than I expected for both the price, and for how lightweight they are. I actually got these for my daughter, who likes to help out in the yard. They are light and super easy for even a 13 year old girl to use, the little gear reduction thing at the jaws really helps reduce the strength needed to cut, and they are light enough they don't wear her out. Also, the cutter is 'offset' so that it can almost cut flush if you hold them the right way.I tend to only give 5 star ratings to items that stand out above and beyond others I have used, and these come SOOOO close, but I'll give them 4-1/2 stars because over time the little bolts that hold the blades will loosen, and require tightening every once in a while. Not very often, but they still do. Keep in mind, my old pair have made hundreds of cuts, and maybe needed tightening 3 times. They still worked fine when the bolt loosened up, but they started to get a slight 'wobbly' feel in the hinge. When I saw I could get another pair for $15, I jumped on the chance.

Produto leve e eficiente!! Cortes limpos e perfeitos

I bought this and tested it yesterday, it did great. Was able to cut avocado branches that were about 1" or less width without any problems. So far, so good, hopefully it lasts, that would be a different test to pass.

I was impressed when cutting 1" diameter branches on a gardenia bush. Cuts clean and easily goes through the branches. Gears are plastic, but appear to be pretty durable. I like the shorter size verses loppers, but these are pruners and not loppers. They both have their purposes. They should last for many years to come.

OMG when I took these out of the package I thought they were a toy they were so lightweight but they were absolutely amazing in use my longer heavier decades-old loppers where is showing they were on their last legs and these little guys easily outplayed they’re a big brother Yep because they’re small and lightweight. You could use them for pruning your hedges, as well as for clipping your tree branches and then cutting them up for smaller sizes. Just amazing their power they’re versatility they’re lightweight really a delight