What are some good brands of pruning shears?

As of 2015, some good brands of pruning shears include Felco, Corona and Gardenite, according to ThoroughlyReviewed.com. The site gives the brands 4.7, 4.5 and 4.2 out of five stars, respectively, while users of Amazon.com and TheSweetHome.com give the shears favorable reviews as well.

Efficient and light, the Felco F-2 Classic makes clean and straight cuts with its high-quality and hardened steel blades and is ideal for trimming rose bushes. The adjustable handle is made of forged aluminium, and the anvil blade has a sap groove to prevent sticking.

Designed with a narrow profile, the Corona BP 3180 is a heavy-duty pruning shear that fits into small places and is forged for strength and durability. Designed with a sap groove for removing debris, the pruner can cut through 1-inch-thick branches.

Gardenite’s ratchet pruning shears have heat-treated carbon steel blades coated with non-stick Teflon that resists sticky substances. Ideal for users with wrist problems, the pruner’s ratchet reduces cutting effort and provides more power.