Top 10 secateurs

The pruner is a traditional gardener's tool for tending trees and shrubs, pruning dry branches and shaping the crown. Unlike garden shears, it allows for finer and more accurate pruning of plants, usually in the final stages of shaping their appearance. In addition to their direct professional purpose, secateurs are widely used in garden plots, which also require careful processing.

The market for garden tools is full of manufacturing companies and, accordingly, pruning shears models of various applied levels. In general, the situation with the products is even - the quantity of good goods is many times greater than the frankly bad models. However, even among such a variety of good models, several of the most popular can be distinguished. We have selected for you ten of the best pruning shears that are in great demand among consumers. The final list was formed taking into account the following criteria:

• the quantity and quality of user reviews;
• recommendations of professionals and experts in the field of garden equipment and tools;
• correspondence of the cost to the nominal quality;
• characteristics of models, used materials of manufacture and geometric parameters of the cutting part.

Each pruner in the ranking is worthy of your priority attention.

Best scissor pruning shears

The simplest and most affordable pruning shears are with a traditional scissor mechanism. The tool does a good job of pruning thin stems and branches. Modern models can be equipped with a power drive, which allows you to cut thicker tree branches.

4 PALISAD 60536

The Chinese pruner PALISAD 60536 has proven itself well in the formation of hedges, pruning bushes and young trees. The model easily copes with twigs and branches up to 15 mm in diameter. At the same time, experts note the high quality of the cut, which is important when carrying out a number of garden operations. The base of the pruner is rounded blades made of tool steel. Teflon coating reliably protects the cutting edges from corrosion. A tape spring is used for the return action. The handles are made of two-component plastic. They are comfortable to work with and do not slip in a wet hand. The manufacturer has installed a release button on the case, it is convenient to use it at the beginning or end of work.

Users note such advantages of the tool as high-quality cut, affordable price, long service life with careful handling. The disadvantages include an unreliable retainer.

3 Fiskars 111440

A worthy representative of the Fiskars company, included in the line, equipped with a special lift mechanism. The introduction of such a mechanism made it possible to significantly improve the indicators of the cutting ability of the tool. In terms of ergonomics, everything is also in order: one of the pruning shears' handles is made in the form of a plastic finger loop, while the other has a comfortable rounded shape. A controversial aspect is the parameter of the instrument's weight - 150 grams on the hand does not feel as great as heavier specimens, but I cannot say that the pruner "breaks out" from the correct grip (saves the surface of the handles).

In general, it is equipped perfectly - the return spring is extremely hardy and reliable, there is a blocking of the blades, but the cut diameter could be larger.

Advantages:

• acceptable, but without admiration, cut diameter (20 millimeters);
• nice appearance, good color option;
• the presence of buttonholes for the fingers;
• good return spring.

Disadvantages:

• 150 grams of weight has a somewhat specific effect on ergonomics;
• high price.

2 GARDENA 8906

Professional manual garden pruner with a clear focus on the ergonomic component.The aluminum body is perfectly complemented by rubber inserts that prevent the tool from slipping and allow it to be securely fixed in the hand. There are no buttonholes for the fingers, but this does not cause any loss in comfort. The maximum cut diameter is also pleasantly surprising - contrary to competing models, here it reaches a substantial 25 millimeters. It is very difficult to talk about the presence of any shortcomings here, since, purely technically, the pruner does not cause any complaints. Its weakest side lies in marketing: the cost varies greatly between two and five thousand rubles, which turns off budget buyers a lot.

Advantages:

• ergonomics at a high level (aluminum body and rubber pads on the handles);
• nice design;
• cut diameter - 25 millimeters.

Disadvantages:

• "Floating" high price.

1 RACO 4218-53 / 303

In order not to drag uncomfortable stairs or stepladders around the garden, it is better to arm yourself with a long pruner RACO 4218-53 / 303. With its help, you can easily and quickly remove dry branches, competently form the crown of young trees. With a tool length of 1.8 m, you can work without accessories with hedges and climbing plants. Thanks to the aluminum body, the manufacturer has managed to reduce the weight of the secateurs. The cutting parts are made of hardened steel and the upper blade is coated with the innovative RACO-Hitekflon® material. The working diameter of the model is limited to 63 mm.

Gardeners and summer residents in their reviews pay attention to the advantages of a bar pruner, such as ease of use, reliability and durability. Sharp blades make an even cut, both when caring for thin roses and when shaping trees. The downside of the model is the high price and decent weight (0.99 kg).

Best Ratchet Secateurs

Many domestic gardeners managed to appreciate all the advantages of ratchet pruning shears. The powerful tool is handy for pruning shrubs and trees. The cut takes place in a few clicks, thereby reducing the load on the hand.

3 GRINDA 8-423233

The most affordable ratchet garden pruner in our review was the GRINDA 8-423233 model. The Chinese manufacturer took hardened carbon steel as a basis, from which the rounded cutting parts are made. One of the blades is protected against corrosion by a Teflon coating. The two-component handles are ergonomically designed for comfortable grip, even in a small hand. With the help of a pruner, it is easy to care for flowers, bushes, prune young trees. The maximum diameter of branches that the model can handle is 18 mm. With a total length of 205 mm, the product weighs only 190 g.

Russian summer residents in the reviews indicate such strengths of the pruner, such as accessibility, ease of use, stylish appearance. Of the minuses, the most often distinguished are the short-lived sharpening of the blades, as well as the limitation on the thickness of the cut branches.

2 Center tool titanium pin 0233

Domestic gardeners and summer residents show high interest in the Tsentroinstrument 0233 pruner. This is confirmed by the statistics of Wordstat, where a huge number of requests concern this model. The reasons for the popularity of the domestic garden pruner lie in the titanium blade, which is not afraid of corrosion. In addition, even a weak woman will be able to use the tool, since the manufacturer has equipped his product with a ratchet mechanism. The cut is carried out in three stages, while the applied force is significantly reduced. Convenience in work is provided by the anti-slip coating of the handles. A blade holder is provided for safe storage and movement.

Users in the reviews note the excellent quality of the pruner, easy pruning of bushes and trees with a diameter of up to 30 mm, low weight. With proper handling, the sharpness of the blades is maintained for a long time without sharpening. Only not every store can buy this tool.

1 RACO 4206-53 / 150C

Perhaps the most successful model of a garden pruner, which has gained immense popularity among the domestic user. First, the critically low price of the tool is striking, accompanied by surprisingly high quality parameters. Contrary to the usual device, the RACO 4206-53 / 150C has a ratchet mechanism, due to which less physical effort is needed to cut.

Secondly, for ease of use, a durable aluminum case with a finger loop and rubberized grips is responsible for preventing unwanted slipping of the tool from the hand. The possible cut diameter is standard, and is 20 millimeters, which is quite acceptable for gardening.

Thirdly, both professionals and ordinary users unanimously declare that the model is head and shoulders above the products of other famous brands, at least with adequate pricing.

Advantages:

• low cost;
• ideal ergonomic parameters (durable body and rubberized handles);
• a little rustic, but tolerable in appearance;
• cut diameter equal to 20 millimeters;
• the presence of a ratchet mechanism.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

Best cordless pruning shears

Cordless garden pruning shears were not so long ago, but they immediately conquered a good part of the market. The main advantage of such models is the constant applied power, which does not depend on the strength of the user. Among the shortcomings, one can single out the limitation on the operating time imposed by the presence of the battery, as well as the higher cost compared to manual secateurs.

2 Wolf Garten Li-Ion Power RR 3000

The pruner is a well-known German brand, from which you could expect a little more. Prim in his appearance, he could easily level this drawback with good performance, but nothing outstanding came of this venture. But the quality parameters pleased me: the vaunted German punctuality is bearing fruit. The miniature tool is equipped with a durable "filling" powered by a reliable battery with a capacity of 1.1 Ah. One full charge is enough for 800 cuts of branches and twigs up to 15 millimeters in diameter. But the recharging time is not too "rainbow" four hours, and there is no replaceable battery in the kit. And everything could be attributed to the budget pruner, but its cost significantly exceeds the price of competing models.

Advantages:

• high quality of both cases and electronics;
• the cut diameter is 15 millimeters;
• good ergonomics.

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• long charging process;
• poor appearance.

1 Ryobi RLP416

Objectively, the most functional garden pruner from Japanese technicians. It entered the domestic market in transit through Japanese realities, for which, in fact, it was created. The power of this model is enough for cutting branches up to 16 millimeters thick, and the type of wood does not matter.

The "filling" of the secateurs is not bad, and is complemented by a not very powerful battery with a capacity of 1.5 Ah, which, however, is not tormented by either self-discharge or the presence of "memory", which eventually reduces the total capacity. The Ryobi RLP416 surpasses the lion's share of competitors in ergonomics and design - the proprietary color is complemented by a very comfortable grip with GripZone coating, which provides reliable (really reliable) anti-slip protection. This is one of the very best cordless pruning shears in both quality and value.

Advantages:

• nice corporate design;
• low cost;
• reliable "filling" and battery;
• cut thickness up to 16 millimeters.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

Best hand grafting secateurs

The main difference between the grafting pruner and the traditional garden pruner is the shape of the main blade, curved to obtain a figured cut and maximum exposure of the cambium layer on the scion or rootstock.The tool has no visible drawbacks, with the exception of restrictions imposed on the thickness of the grafted stems (from 4 to 12 millimeters of thickness, depending on the model itself). This is a fundamentally different type of pruner, the performance of which cannot be compared with classic single-sided or double-sided knives.

1 FINLAND 1455 Center Tool

One of the most common models of grafting secateurs in the domestic market, originating directly from Russia. The FINLAND 1455 series is a successful combination of performance and technical characteristics, complemented by good looks and improved ergonomics. The maximum possible cut diameter is limited to 19 millimeters, but this is quite enough for a grafting operation. The sharpness of the blade is ensured by the presence of a Teflon coating, which actively resists the rapid bluntness of the cutting edge. The body is plastic, but moderately reliable, not foreshadowing the tool of a quick and painful breakdown. The handles are also plastic, but the matte surface does not allow the pruner to slip out of the hands, which is important. The last and, perhaps, the most weighty argument in favor of the purchase is the cost of the pruner, which leaves almost all eminent competitors out of business.

Advantages:

• nice design and excellent ergonomics;
• the slice thickness is 19 millimeters;
• the presence of a teflon coating on the cutting part;
• low cost.

Disadvantages:

• not identified.