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Gelby4 t1_ite7la5 wrote

Fiskars are pretty great, and have lifetime warranties

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GexGecko t1_item2bv wrote

They also have geared versions for extra torque, very handy.

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SecureEngineering215 t1_itfgdih wrote

Gotta be careful tho. Had ones that were geared and one of them broke,mightve attempted to cut something too big. Bought the next ones without the gears and so far so good. Just longer handles for more power

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jswjimmy t1_itfirwr wrote

I have a geared one to fit in my backpack(to prune the local trail). Not sure if all of them are like this but it's nearly all plastic. I really can't see it lasting more than 2-5 years of regular use and it's "lifetime warranty" very clearly states they will only replace the product 1 time under warranty.

I have a lot of their other stuff and it seems much better built so I don't mind that policy outside of plastic gears.

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reddit_pug t1_itikjss wrote

Not all plastic is equal, it could be an excellent design for longevity. Plastic doesn't rust. As long as they designed the parts to be robust, and they used a good quality reinforced type of plastic, it might be excellent.

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GexGecko t1_itghrzm wrote

Curious, mine is all metal, but also rather large.

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zztop5533 t1_itfakpi wrote

Fiskars is what I have and I put mine through quite a bit of abuse. Sometimes cutting branches way too big cause I am too lazy to go get my saw.

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mazobob66 t1_iu41o8b wrote

My stepson used to work for a fairly large landscaping company, and Fiskar reps would bring their yard tools out for evaluation/feedback. So a lot of their design is based on feedback from people who use them 8 hours a day.

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Rd28T t1_ite5oez wrote

Can’t beat Felco. And great spare parts availability too:

https://www.forestrytools.com.au/products/felco-22-84cm-lopper?variant=40221244326042&currency=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqc6aBhC4ARIsAN06NmNxZTntLLUuaAjPUavteqbl2J-PAOeXBxAq_aBkdKwTZ9eJAAh-oWAaAqboEALw_wcB

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ThisWillBeOnTheExam t1_itffjmr wrote

This thing looks indestructible.

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jerrytheyounger t1_ithhda4 wrote

They are much more affordable on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/FELCO-220-Bypass-Two-Hand-Pruning/dp/B00FLU53PG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I10JF1Y1LPLA&keywords=felco+bypass+loppers&qid=1666548316&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjExIiwicXNhIjoiMi45MiIsInFzcCI6IjEuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=felco+bypass%2Caps%2C818&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

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Skeletrexbonebrigade t1_ithpcen wrote

Likely counterfeit or a different product. Picture isn’t even the same.

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jerrytheyounger t1_itlc351 wrote

It's a different model than the 84cm. These are 80's. May not be as sturdy as the 84, but I doubt you'll break them anyway. Read before commenting please.

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Skeletrexbonebrigade t1_itmd60v wrote

So you’re in agreement that they aren’t the same thing? Are you unaware of the counterfeits being sold on Amazon? Read before commenting please.

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pilondav t1_itnuv2t wrote

Note that this Forestry Tools’ Australian site, with prices in Australia dollars. AUS$1 = US$0.63.

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gaurddog t1_ite85ap wrote

Fiskars with the gears.

Been using my pair for 7 years and just keep em lubed, sharp, and don't try to hack down whole dam trees like my old man keeps breaking his attempting

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Johnny_Carcinogenic OP t1_ite9dud wrote

Son?

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gaurddog t1_ite9o81 wrote

My old man doesn't even have Facebook, let alone reddit.

But for some reason he has Tik Tok to watch Amish barn building and Japanese Nail less carpentry videos

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IllWorry8404 t1_itejhxj wrote

If I were ever going to get tik tok it would be for those very same reasons.

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gaurddog t1_itejtb1 wrote

There's also hunting and fishing stuff on there. Oh and this dude who destroys rich peoples landscaping because it covers up fire hydrants. It's a thing of beauty.

And don't even get me started on the thicc goth women in fishnets.

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Sweaty_Assignment_90 t1_itf0y62 wrote

Tell me about Japanese carpentry, and tell me slow. Also, do they blur out the nail less parts?

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gaurddog t1_itf1zjx wrote

They do not.

So basically everything is done using old school pressure and tension joints. There's this guy on there who's basically building a whole house like that. Does it all in silence so all you hear is his hammers and breathing

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klamaire t1_ited6p5 wrote

Yes, the one with the gears. I second that.

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Actuarial_type t1_itexl3a wrote

I’ve got the Fiskers titanium things. With the gears. I’ve been treating them like shit for about 12-15 years and they still operate at about 95%.

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myskara t1_itembsw wrote

Do you mean these? I'd like to get a pair for my husband for Christmas and want to get the right ones.

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gaurddog t1_iteo9xs wrote

Those look a little more technical than I'm used to. Do they not make the ones with just gears anymore? I can't find em online.

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LunDeus t1_itf7dau wrote

I have these. I enjoy them very much.

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newsirgawaine t1_ite8s9i wrote

Corona makes a variety of loppers. This might sound obvious, but left the smallest ones that will do the job. I have 4 pairs and the enormous ones are too heavy to use more than 10 minutes. I can lop for hours with the next size down

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TNBlueDog t1_itejvry wrote

Felco makes the best ones you can find. You can buy replacement parts for them to repair any issues that may arise. They aren’t cheap, but that’s not the point of this subreddit so there you go.

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mistermanhat t1_iteqo9b wrote

Corona DualLink Loppers. I've cut trees down that I should of used a saw. I cut down a bunch of cottonwoods, maple, elm, mulberry, and Locust trees. I've had them for three years now and just now I've had to sharpen them.

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Tree_On_A_Rock t1_ite16ir wrote

The Bacho P116-SL. Use them everyday as an arborist. They are expensive, but absolutely top of the line.

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SadArchon t1_ite2it2 wrote

Ive been using the Corona Loppers SL 6500 they are a monster and there isnt much they cant cut

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CressiDuh1152 t1_itetl65 wrote

Ace should replace them with their current version, lifetime guarantee.

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Old-Movie3871 t1_itfbx10 wrote

Correct, and most associates (at least at the store I work at) aren’t aware of this policy. Very few people use it, and it is not always honored. Plus, Ace brand has gone far downhill. In my opinion, but once cry once.

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CressiDuh1152 t1_itgd9gh wrote

My ace is the opposite as far as them knowing. Every associate knows and encourages people to use it

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NativeFriction t1_itexo8o wrote

Barnel Loppers & Shers are the way to go. Had a set for a decade. If you treat em like a good knife (honing and sharpening) youll probably have em for life.

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Strict-Shallot-2147 t1_itf4485 wrote

Okay so what do you use to sharpen them with. A wet stone? 180 grit?

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NativeFriction t1_itgrknr wrote

I use a westone maybe seasonally, or times of heavy use - It's worth mentioning they are worth the purchase because I also sythe. For everyday maintenance, I bought a Barnel XL Sharpener from a local gardening store that has a tapered shaft that work on 99% of my cutting tools.

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jerrytheyounger t1_ithgu1t wrote

I also recommend Felco. I've had the same pair of hand pruners for almost 20 years. Other than the occasional sharpening, they are unmatchable.

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Tempestzl1 t1_iterrip wrote

E 6000 super glue will make those good as new

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Old-Movie3871 t1_itfbr7h wrote

Corona and Fiskars both make an excellent product. The Ace brand has gone downhill, you could not pay me to use Ace loppers at this point. I personally use a Fiskars looper with extendable arms. Cuts everything I need it to and has held up great so far.

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dudedisguisedasadude t1_itfcn4x wrote

As a landscaper I have only used Corona, Felco or Bahco at work so I can recommend any of those Felco obviously being the best. Not sure about Fiskars as I have never used them much they seem like they will do fine for homeowner level work.

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DrewdiniTheGreat t1_iteoqjc wrote

Can you get another one of what you had? 20 years seems pretty good

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banana1885 t1_iteqvts wrote

I'm not sure what the handle is made of I am assuming that it is metal can it be welded back together

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Scottybt50 t1_iteyv8x wrote

Those hollow extendable handles are very thin metal.

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Sgt_carbonero t1_itevtjl wrote

I go to garage sales and buy old gardening tools from 30 years ago and fix them up. You cant beat the quality and they are usually crazy cheap.

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banana1885 t1_itfne8t wrote

Yeah then replacing is the best option

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BeardedBaxterholic t1_itfsm40 wrote

Fiskars. I've had mine for 15yrs. Still cut like day one.

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