Why are FELCO secateurs so expensive?
Felco are very definitely at the higher end of the price scale and were the second most expensive pair we tested. However, they are crafted from high-quality materials and the precision cut steel blades are robust and long lasting. All the parts are screw mounted and can be taken apart for maintenance and sharpening. With almost 70 years of unsurpassed quality, FELCO is renowned the world over for providing top-quality pruning and cutting tools for professionals and hobbyists alike. Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, Felco tools are made from the finest materials in accordance with rigorous manufacturing procedures.Felco are very definitely at the higher end of the price scale and were the second most expensive pair we tested. However, they are crafted from high-quality materials and the precision cut steel blades are robust and long lasting. All the parts are screw mounted and can be taken apart for maintenance and sharpening.The Felco #2 hand pruners are an industry classic. They are reliable, comfortable, light, and sturdy. The handles are made of forged aluminium with a lifetime guarantee. All parts can be replaced.
How long do pruners last?
Quality pruners should last for years, and replacement parts are available for many brands. It is far easier to prune with sharp tools and it is well worth taking the time to clean and sharpen them. Not only will having sharp pruners reward you with easier cuts, but those cuts will heal better. I find the best way to sharpen pruners is with diamond files. I prefer them to whetstones because they are easy to use, even for a novice. You’ll need three levels of coarseness (known as grits): coarse, fine, and extrafine. The files are inexpensive and will last longer than your pruners.Place the hair scissors on top of the sharpening stone so that the blade flat and facing down. Use light pressure as you move the blade of the scissors back and forth across the whetstone. Do this for about 15-20 strokes on each side of the blade. Full scissor strokes that cover the ensure cutting blade.
Are felco pruners worth the money?
Best pruners money can buy! The Felco #2 hand pruner is simply the very best money can buy. They are not cheap, but worth every dime. The Best Garden Pruners. We’re confident that the Felco 2 pruners are the best you can reliably get, and we’ve added a new pick for people with small hands, the Okatsune 101.Felco F-6 Classic Pruning Shears The Felco 6 is the pint-sized version of our best overall pick, the Felco F-2, designed for a smaller hand. Like the F-2, this pruner is a great addition to your gardening toolbox, especially if you are an avid gardener and will use it often.
Can FELCO pruners be repaired?
We repair FELCO SHEARS. Send us your tired old FELCO pruning shears and get ’em back in shape! Fill out the appropriate form (linked below), print it, and send us a copy along with your FELCO tool. When we receive the tool we will inspect it and then send you an estimated invoice with the cost of repair. Pruning shears, also called hand pruners (in American English) or secateurs (in British English), are a type of scissors used for plants.Felco Secateurs or Pruning Shears as they are sometimes called are the perfect tool for pruning in your garden or professional use.Tobisho secateurs Drop forged, deep in the mountains of Yamagata, from amazing high carbon steel, these secateurs combine a beautifully refined balance with a smooth, razor-sharp cut. And if that wasn’t enough of a sell – Monty Don rates them as one of the world’s best gardening tools.Best Overall: Okatsune Secateurs 103 Japanese Pruning Shears. Best For Professional Horticulturalists: Tobisho Secateurs High Carbon Steel Pruning Shears. Best Budget: Chikamasa Pruning Garden Shears. Best For Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship: Tobisho Hand Forged A Type Japanese Bypass Pruner.