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Whether bypass, electric, or anvil type, with or without a ratchet mechanism, with a straight blade or a curved one, the choices are plentiful in our budget-friendly pruning shear catalog. Do not hesitate to read our little advice guide at the bottom of the page to make your choice.

Looking to acquire a pair of pruning shears? On this page, we offer a selection of different models from top brands: VARO, FARTOOLS, RYOBI, … We aim to offer you the best price but also to provide you with the tool you really need. For that, here is a small guide to introduce you to the different pruning shears and their use.

Here you will find three types of pruning shears: the bypass pruning shear, the anvil pruning shear, and the electric pruning shear. Here is a brief introduction to these models and important criteria to consider when making your choice.

First, the bypass pruning shear: it consists of two blades, one cutting, the other not. The first slides along the second, which holds the branch in place, leading to the cut. This allows for clean, quick cuts that do not damage the plant. These pruning shears are more suited for small, young, not too hard branches.

The anvil pruning shear, on the other hand, consists of two blades: one cutting, the other flat. The first fits into the second, which holds the branch while cutting it. Therefore, the anvil pruning shear is ideal for cleaning work, for cutting dead wood or slightly thicker branches. It is even advised not to use it on green wood or young plants. Indeed, it tends to crush the plant when it is too soft, making the healing of it more difficult. In fact, these two types of pruning shears are really complementary and it is recommended to have one of each.

Finally, there are electric pruning shears. Here, a sort of clamp holds the branch while the cutting blade cuts the wood. Requiring no effort, only a few hours of charge, these pruning shears are very efficient. With batteries becoming increasingly smaller, they are very manageable and can cut all types of plants.

Several differences can come into play from one model to another. First of all, the shape of the blade. This can be straight or curved. Straight blades are more precise, more maneuverable, and therefore allow you to work inside a bush or shrub without any trouble. The curved blades, on the other hand, are more efficient, and can therefore be used on branches with a slightly larger diameter.

Another difference can be in the presence of a ratcheting mechanism. This, through the presence of ratchets, allows for a gradual cut (in two or three squeezes) of larger diameter branches. This system requires significantly less effort than a traditional pruning shear to cut a branch.

Finally, some pruning shears feature ergonomic handles, with a special coating that provides a comfortable grip during work. This can be important at the end of a day of gardening!

You can now make your choice. Do not forget that for safe gardening it is advised to wear gloves.