However, if you are just using it around the lawn and garden you will probably be very satisfied with the product. The spring in the ARS VS8Z dislodged easier than any other pruner in this review, making it a dealbreaker for someone who frequently reaches deep into trees and bushes to prune branches. The biggest concern was how easily the spring popped out of the device when snagged on a branch. It was easily wiped-off, but slightly annoying out of the box. For some reason, the pruners came with the blade dripping with oil. The pruner did tend to loosen after about 50 cuts, but was easy enough to tighten. Some consumer reviews showed issues with the lock over time, but I found it easy to use. The ARS VS8Z has a unique “Squeeze to unlock” thumb lock on the top of the device. Although they are designed for right-handed individuals, they were not uncomfortable to hold in the left hand. The non-slip handles are nice and bright, making it easy to find if dropped on the ground. It easily and smoothly performed over 100 cuts through up to ¾”-thick live and dead wood and was still able to cleanly cut through a piece of paper afterwards. The Japanese ARS VS8Z had the sharpest blade of all the pruners that were tested. While it is on the high end of the price range for pruners, the value is well worth it when you consider the years of reliable use you get. Users with some smaller hands or carpal tunnel issues may find issues using this pruner. The drawback of the Felco 2 is that it lacks some of the ergonomic features of their newer models (such is found on the Felco 6 that is designed for medium-sized hands). They do have other options for left-handed users. The Felco 2 is a right-handed pruner designed for users with large hands. This pruner was especially great for pruning green sucker branches from apple trees as well because it could handle both the small and the larger diameter cuts. On test, it smoothly and cleanly cut through both green and dead wood with minimal crushing. The cutting action of this pruner is easy on the hands for repeated cuts that’s why it is the go-to pruner for people who use them all day, every day. This heavy-duty pruner is incredibly well made - it has an ultra-sharp blade, comfortable handle (for larger hands), easy to use thumb-lock and is intuitive to tighten and maintain. There is a reason the Felco 2 has become known as the last pruner you’ll ever buy. In fact, you must be careful of companies selling knockoffs of this product because it has such a good reputation. Originally designed in 1948, the Felco 2 has become one of the most copied designs of bypass pruners on the market. The Felco 2 bypass pruners are an industry standard and are the #1 pick for most professional landscapers and orchardists. Overall, this no-frills pruner offers solid performance and likely years of reliable use. The ¾ inch model is their mid-sized pruner of this design, with a ½” and 1” cutting diameter also available. The tool also features a built-in sap groove in the bottom blade to help prevent the shears from gumming-up when working with evergreens or other sappy plants. The spring of the tool is strong and held firmly in place. The Corona ClassicCut ¾” seemed to fit the medium-large range for hand size. The tool locking mechanism was the only real area of frustration as it was difficult to use with gloves on and difficult to engage single-handedly. For under $20, it is definitely in the realm of “budget pruners,” however, it was able to perform as well as other heavy-duty professional pruners several times more expensive. The simple design of the Corona ClassicCUT allows it to be used in both the right and left hand. The MAXFORGED high-carbon steel blade showed no visible signs of wear and kept an incredibly sharp edge after repeated use on both live and dry branches. While lacking in some ergonomic features such as wide, curved handles or a traditional thumb lock, the ClassicCut was surprisingly comfortable to use and maintained its smooth, tight action well after over 100 cuts. It has a very simple yet rugged design with only a few parts. The Corona ClassicCUT ¾” is a great pruner and a pleasure to use. Locking mechanism awkward to use with gloves
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