Your favorite hand pruners?

[RedShaft]

For first time this year I really needed hand pruners. I hunted hemlocks and could have used a good pair. I will be hunting those hemlocks again next season.  Also with turkey season this spring they will get heavy use.

Something light and handy that will tackle a solid branch if need be and don't make too much noise when in use. Thanks guys!!

[John146]

I have a pair from Primos that has worked pretty well. They can't handle anything too big though so not sure if they will work for you but they have done what I have needed for the most part.

[Stumpkiller]

Funny you should ask.  Funnier yet I can answer.

I carry a pair of Fiskars.  Plastic handles for lightness but a ratcheting jaw so it cuts 1" sticks.

     

Also good for squirrel & bunny leg bones when skinning.  Great for chopping up kindling for a fire as well.  When bunny hunting in milli-flori rose I have cut my way free more than once with these.

I also carry a light folding saw with a lock-blade.  Useful enough to justify the weight & space.

 

[Pat B]

I have used Felco #2 hand pruners for years in my landscape work. They are pricey but I've had the same pair for over 20 years. Every part on Felco pruners are replaceable. They have a holster with a belt clip. I also use a Felco folding pruning saw for bigger branches.

[Hopewell Tom]

I use the Felco as well, agree with all the attributes above.
I also have a Browning fold up saw about the size of a Xlarge folding knife. That combo seems to handle all comers.

[Jayrod]

Fiskars is what's always in my pack I love me!

[RedShaft]

Thanks for help guys! I will be looking into those brands.

The comment about having to cut your way out while bunny hunting is funny and so true! I have had many times I turned my back tucked my arms and head and started plowing to get out only to end up on my arse in a tangled mess wondering how I was going to get out!! Lol

[Slickhead]

fiskers
got 2 pair for Christmas

Nice a compact
I often attack mine to a carabineer or retractable cord to my belt loop
That way there is no searching for them when needed.

[MJB]

EZ KUT

[bretto]

I have a cheap pair of no-name ratcheting pruners I've carried in my fanny pack for years. I gave a dollar for them at the Hardware store close out table.

They will cut a branch up to say 5/8" or so. Bigger than that the folding saw comes out.

bretto

[happy1]

Florian 701 Ratchet-Cut Hand Pruner are great pruners. The ratchet makes it easier to cut thicker limbs. They are made in the USA and have a lifetime repair or replacement warranty.

[John Scifres]

I also have the Fiskars.  They work well but feel a little flimsy.  I've only had them for one season so durability on this pair is yet to be determined.  Those Florian pruners look great.

[backyardbowhunter]

Another vote for Felco. It's what most vineyard folk use all day long.

[KentuckyTJ]

Ez-kut. Watch this video

 http://www.ezkutproducts.com/products.php

[Hoyt]

I've had a pair of anvil cut Fiskars for over 10 yrs. and still like new..even better than the new ones I got this yr. for a spare.

[huntmaster70]

EZ-kut works great!

[jcprintz]

The Florian Ratchet-Cut Hand Pruner has been working for me for many years. I haven't found anything better for the size and weight. I own 5 of them and keep one in each pack,2 to use around the house and one in the truck.

[Eric Krewson]

I have a pair of Fiskars that are geared, gives one three times the cutting force.

Ratchet pruners work well but make a good bit of noise. The deer I hunt will be in the next county with the first abnormal "click".

[KSdan]

Got the EZ Kut this fall based on TG reviews.  No doubt quality.  I do not like the noise it makes when ratchet mech slips.  I suspect all ratchets are prone to this. I am back to the drawing board for a non-ratchet so I can control how it cuts and keep it quiet.  
By the way- I also saw a friend's Fiskar's handle break off.  Not impressed with quality there.  

Dan in KS

I have been using Stihl Pruners for a couple of years-- very solid.