So I’ve heard. I don’t think anyone could finish typing “garden pruning shears” before the suggested results said “Felco”. Very popular.
They don’t have one or more features that I want, or their feature leaves something to be desired (for me). Though I’ve never personally used them. Just going off what I’ve seen and heard.
I should’ve posted what my feature “wants” are. I’ll edit and add that info here.
EDIT:
So, for trying to find the tool for the spot between trimming/cloning sized scissors, and larger more capable shears/pruners (for stuff up to and/or over 1"). Eg: for this size category might be Chickamasa T-550S. Narrower blade style than a typical “pruning shear”.
-Stainless steel blades (and hardware also if possible. pivot, spring, etc.). [Carbon steel less preferred, and I’d want a “coating” (chrome or other plating, or teflon/ptfe coating). Even if stainless blade, a “coating” might be desired.]
-Return spring of some sort
-1"/25mm cutting capacity
-A lock (for closing the pruners) that is easily operated, and by one hand, somehow (eg: by thumb). A strap that holds the very bottom of the handles closed is not preferred.
(Quality brands I think I’ve come across; Felco, ARS, Saboten, Chikamasa, Okatsune, LOWE, Florian, and Tonma JP (Look ok. But I duno if they’re legit Japanese made, etc.)
Trying to find the tool for the spot between trimming/cloning sized scissors, and larger more capable shears/pruners (for stuff up to and/or over 1"). Eg: for this size category might be Chickamasa T-550S. Narrower blade style than a typical “pruning shear”.
@HorseBadorites Those are the exact ones I settled on, and ordered. But it should be the newer model that comes. ARS VS-8XZ.
PS: I think that “half the price” thing gets lost somewhere in import, from what I’ve seen (canada). They might be 20% less?
Also, there aer counterfeit and fakes to look out for, particularly with the most popular brands - like Felco.