This bypass pruner easily cut bamboo branches 1/4" thick. It cuts clean through, no crushing or bending, or passing sideways through the bypass. The position lock is well designed; it keeps the shears closed, is easy to switch, and is firmly fastened. It says out of the way when the pruner is open.
I had a small problem with pinching (not cutting) the skin between my thumb and forefinger on the strong and highly polished but sharp expansion spring. However, this problem does not arise if you keep your fingers on the comfortable finger-shaped indentations in the indicated places.
I've used it for about an hour altogether. But when I prune, I prune for exercise. So I prune continuously and I'm looking for the largest branches consistent with not bending the shears.
I've also bought earlier several highly rated fiskars anvil and bypass pruners. The Fiskars are weaker and flimsier than these; the Fiskars are also considerably more expensive. These shears are fabulously better than the low-end bypass hand pruner I bought from Home Depot in one of their "never heard of this brand" specials.
For information, the seller did not contact me about this purchase and, consequently, offered me nothing in exchange for a review.
Update, 8/25/2018: I looked more carefully in the package before discarding the envelope. I found there an explicit promise of a gift in exchange for an "honest 5 star review". Amazon reviews are one of the main reasons I buy from Amazon. Bribing reviewers undercuts that value. I continue to enjoy using these excellent pruners, but the note certainly left a bad taste.
| Brand | Nevlers |
|---|---|
| Color | Green |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
| Style | Protective |
| Product Dimensions | 100"L x 29.92"W |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Rubber,Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Convex |
| Blade Type | Bypass |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Point Style | Round point |
| Cutting Width | 8 months |
| UPC | 819867020096 |
| Manufacturer | mockins |
| Part Number | 4332683513 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item model number | 4332683513 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Bypass |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
