hiya Joann!
I'm a huge fan of Felco pruning shears. The #6 is fabulous for smaller hands and they are constructed of Swiss steel and much like the aforementioned Coronas, they are lightweight.
We have a few knockouts growing under and between standards of Guy du Mapassant (Messypants). I agree with Zuzu in that they are really not at all fussy. The only peculiarity with them, as with others that grow so densely is to be sure to keep the centers clear enough to allow for some airflow in order to keep marauders from taking hold in an area of still or dead air within the plant itself.
Great to see you!
don
