Bypass Pruning Shears (5/8" Capacity)
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Why we picked it
Bypass cut leaves clean wound - heals faster on the plant
Fiskars' bypass pruning shears are the consensus pick on r/Gardening and r/PlantClinic for everyday garden cutting up to 5/8" branch diameter. The bypass design (two curved blades that slide past each other) makes cleaner cuts on live wood than anvil style pruners, which is why orchardists and rosarians prefer them, clean cuts heal faster on the plant. The self cleaning sap groove keeps the blade from gumming up on resinous wood like pine; the blade is rust resistant high carbon steel with a low friction PTFE coating; the precision ground blade meets a hardened anvil cleanly. The handles are dual injected (rigid + soft) for comfort, and the latch is a simple thumb press at the heel. Sharpenable indefinitely with a Fiskars 'Sharp-Eze' file ($8); replacement blades available for the lifetime of the tool.
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Bypass cut leaves clean wound - heals faster on the plant
- +Self-cleaning sap groove prevents resin gumming
- +PTFE-coated high-carbon steel blade
- +Dual-injection handles reduce hand fatigue on long pruning sessions
- +Sharpenable indefinitely with $8 Fiskars file
- +Replacement blade kit available
Cons
- -5/8" branch limit - larger limbs need loppers or a saw
- -Bypass blades are softer than anvil and need more frequent sharpening
- -Single-size - left-handed version sold separately
- -Spring can fall out during latch toggling (clip it onto the tool)
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Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty from Fiskars
Return Policy
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