Phoenix Hand Pruner, 3/4 in

The Phoenix hand pruner is a pair of pruning shears for clean cuts on twigs, suckers, and small branches up to about 3/4 in. It is the tool you reach for on detail work, where a saw is too much and a clean cut matters.

Where a hand pruner fits

A good pair of hand pruners handles the small cuts that come up all day: suckers, water sprouts, deadwood twigs, and small branches on young trees. Making those cuts cleanly at the right point helps the tree seal the wound and leaves a tidy finish.

A 3/4 in capacity covers most small pruning work; step up to loppers or a hand saw for anything larger. Browse other pruners and loppers for bigger cuts.

Many climbers carry a hand pruner in a holster on the saddle for the small cuts that come up while moving through the crown. It is also a staple for ground workers cleaning up young trees, removing suckers, and finishing small cuts after the climber is done. A sharp, well-adjusted pruner leaves a cleaner wound than a saw on wood this size.

Sharpening and care

Keep the blade sharp and the pivot adjusted so the pruner cuts cleanly without crushing. Wipe sap off after use and oil the pivot to keep it moving freely and to prevent rust.

Do not twist the pruner or force it through wood larger than its capacity, which can spring the blades. Carry it in a holster and wear gloves. Follow ANSI A300 pruning practice.