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Awesome topic. There are many which work well, even some with plastic parts to the construction but I avoid plastics and other synthetics at every opportunity I’m able.
For pruning shears I would recommend to seek out a Japanese brand that feels good to you. Not just in your hand but the style of it all. Something uniquely hand forged and all metal. DIY custom softer grips if you like to customize the feel in those ways.
Onoyoshi, in their own words, have been doing gardening shears since 1964. Not necessarily cheap but about the same price as two or three versions of lesser quality shears that will eventually break or otherwise fail in some way. Something hand forged full metal like that can last lifetimes and be passed down generations like cast iron pots in kitchens can be.
For trimming some thread cutting style shears have already been suggested in the thread. I like to recommend the Shozaburo brand for those.
Brands like the aforementioned Onoyoshi will be able to make very high quality trimming shears as well. Many blessings and much love