Edward Tools Classic Cut Bypass Pruners - Heavy Duty Forged Steel Pruning Shears - Cuts up to 1" Diameter - Safety Lock Design - Non Slip Grip

Ok I bought 2 of these made by different companies but the same style. I need to start out by saying I am not fond of the rachet types and this is a simply good made clipper that uses a spring to open up after chomping down on a branch. It totally works and even my brother likes the way it bites into overgrown bushes and our nemesis the blackberry bush.My only possible irritation would be the width of the handles. My fingers with gloves on need to stretch a bit to get a firm grip. Of course my hands and fingers are shorter than some.I would recommend this style of clipper to anybody not in love with the rachet style clipper.

Not your typical home owner tool... great tool... great price

They cut fine and do the job, but as others have said, the locking mechanism does not stay retracted while in use. In my case it got stuck in the spring mechanism and bent, so it is useless now, and the tool cannot be locked shut. It still cuts fine, but if this feature is important to you then stick with something else. I did not have a problem, as others did, with the handle covers falling off. At this price, I would buy them again.

These are heavy duty! For the price, they can't be beat.

Great pruner. Cuts well and fits your hand comfortably. I owned a clipper much like this until it grew legs and disappeared. Happy to find an excellent replacement.