Fiskars 111960 pruning shears Bypass Black

The Fiskars 111960 is a one-handed bypass pruner in black. Bypass blades cut like scissors, with one sharpened blade sliding past a counter-blade, so they leave a clean cut on living stems and green wood rather than crushing them. That makes this the right type for roses, fruit trees, shrubs and vines where a clean wound heals faster.

• Bypass cutting action for live, green growth
• One-handed operation with a locking mechanism for storage
• Black finish

If most of your cutting is dead, dry or woody material, an anvil pruner is a better match; a bypass pruner is the one to have for routine garden maintenance. Check your hand size against the handle span, as one-handed pruners rely on a comfortable grip for repeated cuts over a long afternoon. Available in South Africa from DistriNode.