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Jun 14, 2015 3:51 AM CST
Name: Wes
Ohio (Zone 6a)
Spring on the Felco is reasonably affordable. I'd soak mine in WD-40 or other petroleum product before spending 10 bucks for a new one shipped.

My Swiss pruner of favor is a Leyat Super Pro. It's the one I wear (in a Felco holster, lol). It does not have the rotating handle but in 30 years of pruning I prefer it to all others. I have a lot of Coronas mounted to commercial mowers, the old basic model pruners in 3/4 and 1". They're not comfortable but they do the job. I have some low end Bahcos that cut and function very well. I've yet to indulge in a pricey pair as I'd prefer to actually handle them prior to purchase. 3 sizes, I'd buy the wrong one...I've yet to physically handle their premium pruners. Fantastic cut on my cheap steel models. No local retailers.

Leyat has a rotator for about ten bucks less than Felco, you might prefer the spring design? Very similar to my Super Pro but with the rotating handle. Nice ergonomics and why I enjoy mine .I've always found the spring in Felco and clones to be a weak link and why I opt for the old design Coronas. They always work and the springs don't go missing.

Pruners are essential and there are a lot of bad options out there. Hope you find exactly what you need. Smiling

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