This is a very good sharp pruner that I have used a lot already and it does a great job

This is a very good sharp pruner that I have used a lot already and it does a great job  Read Less

I hate it when I find something really nice, and then don't buy another pair, thinking they will be there years later when I ne...  Read More

I hate it when I find something really nice, and then don't buy another pair, thinking they will be there years later when I need another one. I was about to buy a pruner for many times this cost as I had had my fill of cheap pruners. I have twenty grape vines, and about forty fruit trees, along with long rows of raspberries. I bought one of these and was happy that it was made in America and sturdy. I looked forward to engaging in my addiction: pruning. It cuts much better than any of the ones I have had before. From tiny things to the large vines, it works great. I have used it for around 10 hours and it is still sharp. I have had to take a small wrench to it twice to tighten it just a touch, but I think is because I chop things that are supposed to be too big for it. I bought two more because I don't want to be unable to find another one if I accidentally leave this sitting in a bucket of garbage--not that I have ever mistakenly thrown away a a tool I liked, mind you. Anyway, I felt I ought give a good review, as these are worth more than what is charged.  Read Less

These Corona knock-offs are well made, sharp and durable. Notably, the blades on these are angled making them much easier to u...  Read More

These Corona knock-offs are well made, sharp and durable. Notably, the blades on these are angled making them much easier to use than straight-line Corona pruners. Unlike other pruners in this price range, they don't loosen, come apart or quickly become dull after a month's worth of use. These pruners are a bit heavy and the handles open wide for cutting 1 thick branches. Bahco pruners are supposed to be the best but they cost 6X as much. I suppose Bahco is the professional's choice but I'm usually pruning for an hour or two at a time, not throughout an entire day's work, day after day. I've used these G&F pruners for a few months and am completely satisfied. I routinely use them to cut branches requiring two hands to cut and the pruners keep working well.I suggest DMT D2K 2.5-inch Dia-Sharp Diamond Mini-Hone Kit, $20.27 currently, or DMT Diamond Mini Sharp, Coarse, $8.79 currently, to keep these pruners sharp; no water or oil required.  Read Less