Anyone know whether these would be useful for picking up cut rose stems when trimming or cutting back? I'm a bit tired of the punctured hands.
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I think they could be good for that, but there is a hole under the handle, so it would be best to still wear gloves. I find my hands are somewhat curled to grip the scoops and are not flat against the hole, so I don't think this would be a big problem for this application. Definitely better than nothing.
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Absolutely. If they work for my bouganvilla branches, they'd work for roses....still, though, wear gloves. Acutally, I wear 2 pairs when working with pokies.It's one of my best garden toys.
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Haven't tried them on anything that big but they don't seem large enough to handle a branch that thick. They work very well on small, thin branches. We've used them on branches up to a 1/2 inch. I would use much larger pruners for a 1.5" thick branch.
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Im left handed and i can use them just fine and i always have trouble using specialty utencils. The scissors are for the righties though. Also keep your hand on the handles because even the top part (which i thought would be dull like most other knives) are very sharp. Sliced my fingers a couple times with out knowing. I would also recommend buying a carrier for this set like i did because keeping them in a kitchen drawer with your other stuff isnt the best idea either. Barely grazed against one just to get another utensil and got cut. Needless to say these are the best knives i have ever had.
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These have a good long reach and can be used to pick up smaller items as the tips are rubber. You can use them if you have trouble bending down or stooping but be careful of the weight of the item you want to grasp. Don't try to lift more than your arms will allow you without damaging muscles.
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Ya these are easier on the hands than say the Irwin side cutters. I've used them to cut wires holding suspended ceiling grid. They pretty much do what dykes or side cutters would but easier on hands.
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These are pruning shears for plants and small twigs and work like scissors requiring you to compress the handles for each cut. What you need are box cutters which allow you to slash away and will save you scads of time not to mention the wear and tear on your hand and wrist should you opt for pruning shears which are designed to make one small cut at a time.
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So sorry, cannot help. I had to return them because they didn't cut anywhere near an inch like they are claim to. Decided to get one from Home Depot for about $8 (which I'm sure is available at Amazon too). Good luck!
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Not a problem. if you're afraid of cutting yourself, check out the ones with the handles. I prefer this one, the grips on the handled ones are too big for my smallish hand. Or you can wrap a dish towel around one end. Either way, you find yourself taking extra care. I've never cut myself.
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I tried it with a phal just now, and it did cut through, but regular pruners would probably work better. These are better for softer stems, and the flower stem of the phalaenopsis can be a bit woody. Corona pruners are a good all purpose pruners, but they don't get in small spaces like these Fiskars.
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The handles are hard and do not adjust but I use them either with my hands flat under the handle or I grip them. I use gloves when I garden and they are fine for me. I have a good sized hand with long fingers and have no trouble with these scoops.
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I think these would wear out fairly quick on rose cane. Work great on other plants though.
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Hello! These will stand up to considerable use. I have Stitchberry single tipped bamboo needles and they are much more fragile than these by Ostart. The latter is a lovely darker "polished" wood, not like the Stitchberry that I have to sand on occasion to keep smooth. Even the US 1 is a sturdy set. I live at the beach and store them in a plastic box inside the little plastic sleeves they were shipped in and mine haven't warped at all. I have been delighted with this set of double pointed needles, I use them very often [I don't have a telly so I craft instead]. I wouldn't be able to knit hats and baby things without them. :-)
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My husband had me buy these after I took off part of my thumb with my mandoline slicer. They work great. I use them with my mandoline, my cheese grater, meat slicer, etc.. I need to get a second pair so thaty I always have a clean glove. these gloves are wonderful, wish I would've known about them before I sliced a chunk of my thumb off.
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I've thrown them for a while now, and I've never been cut by them, but I would imagine they are sharp enough to cut your hand, but that would depend on how you throw them (I use the pinch grip, so there isn't really much of a risk of me cutting my hands).
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They are very Sharp & precise. Best I've had , super clean , precision cuts !! The d be perfect for that, I'm sure you'd love them !! Any other help , feel free ! I love how Sharp & Precise they cut , spring back too , very nice quality & Great price !!
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I an very sorry but i do not know. i found using these were too tough on my hands after doing one side. Hey may be good for trims or if you do your grooming stages. i was not pleased with them.
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It fit perfectly and I just love them. However, they do not protect you from heavy thorns of really spiny weeds. Great for roses, though, and brambles. Good luck. I have small hands, too. 7 1/2 is just about right.