For pruning roses and small shrubs. Would prefer those that are easy on the wrist and stay sharp. Thanks

I've been very happy with all of my Felco pruning tools

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They're not cheap and there's a very fine reason for it.

Very ergonomic, easy to use, sharp as the dickens. They're the best, you can buy parts to repair them, springs, screws, replacement blades, etc. Easy to sharpen. You do NOT throw them out after a few seasons. These will last a lifetime and be passed down to your kid.

They do offer a version for lefties. I'm a lefty but I use my right hand for pruning. Pruning is no longer a dreary task, it's now kinda fun.

If you are near a retailer go in and try the different models and learn which fit your hand the best. Ask to cut a few branches.

FELCO #2 is the most popular, I think.
I have the FELCO #8 ergonomic. I also have a box in the garage with probably 7 or 8 pruners that I no longer use, been trying to give them away.

Quick internet search indicates theprunerwarehouse dot com as having the best price, even beating Amazon. If you have a local retailer ask them to price match.

Buy once, cry once, be done with it. FELCO.

Good luck to you.

I have 3 sets of Felcos used in my general gardening chores stretching back 40 years. Between these 3 sets, they have accumulated pretty heavy use at least 2 if not 3 seasons per year, accumulating well over 200 seasons-use among them.

Minimal maintenance is a joyful part of the process.

Rose bushes, iris, various berry vines, fruit trees, quince & any woody flowering bush.

Not sure if the line includes a longer 'hummingbird-beak' bud trimmer that would be handy at times for such tiny access points.

Buy once, cry once. Felco for the win. IMO there isn't any reason to look past the classic all-purpose #2, unless you're a commercial flower grower where the cut-n-hold model might be a better fit.

In addition, the screwdriver/spanner disassembly/adjustment/maintenance tool that comes with them has ridden on my keychain for over four decades, and has proven very handy over the years.

Another Felco fan.

My wife is a serious gardener. Serious as in: Has certifications . She says "Felco," as well. She says "Corona" is ok for the price, but Felco is the best.

Felco #2 or #6, depending on the size of your pruning.

Their long handheld saw is also a very good tool too.

Don't fall for Corona that you see in HD or Lowe's. Felco only.

I'll go against the grain here. I do have a set of Felco hand pruners, but for my loppers, I have a set of Fiskars geared loppers. They work very well, I've had them for at least 5 years now, and still work as well as when I bought them. Probably not professional grade, but for my 1 acre yard, work just fine.

I first heard of the Felco here on this board, been using them for a couple years now, and as recently as 15 minutes ago. Have never sharpened them. They’re good.

OK Felco lovers. My wife has tendinitis in her wrists and thumbs. Do you have experience with the ergonomic model (F-8) Falco pruners?

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OK Felco lovers. My wife has tendinitis in her wrists and thumbs. Do you have experience with the ergonomic model (F-8) Falco pruners?

I use the #8 and I'll recommend it. My hands aren't in too bad shape but I find the #8 easiest for me.

Is there a dealer near you? I'm surprised none are listed in Sandy Eggo. Surely there are. I'd just bet there are retailers in the Sandy Eggo area. I'm also surprised none are listed in the Palm Springs area, yet you can buy them in at least one nursery I've bought from in Palm Desert, Moellers Nursery.

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You might phone the wholesaler and see if they know of retailers in your area.

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They are sold on Amazon, and Amazon is good with returns, so I might get a #8 for my wife to dry-fire and see if it fits her.

Felco all the way.. My son uses a pair daily and his are left handed.. but there are none better.

Thanks for all the help. I am going to go with Felco.

Did you buy one? I’m just curious how you did, or didn’t, like FELCO.

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Did you buy one? I’m just curious how you did, or didn’t, like FELCO.

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Just came in two days ago. I am impressed. Cuts easily and cleanly with little effort. Worth the money. Thanks again guys.

The Felco's more often sit on the shelf. I prefer the Burgon and Ball pruners. Smaller, lighter, faster response (quicker cycle time, as the 1911 aficionados would say).

Never say "Too late". There is room for two pair of pruning shears in your home.