Does this pruner really have a "plastic blade", as stated in the 4-star review?!
1031286
I get a purple ratchet pruner by Florian and it has a steel blade. I have 2 other Florian ratchet pruners and have been very satisfied with them.
1031287
No. The blades are metal. The rest is a heavy plastic. Never have had any problems with the plastic cracking, or otherwise failing. Like the other customer who commented, I have multiple ratchet pruners (different sizes), and they are amazing! The ratchet system enables me to cut branches I otherwise would not be able to cut. But it's important to let the ratchet work for you, and not try to force through the branches, as you would with ordinary pruners. If you have trouble with the system, call Florian and have them talk you through it. We discovered them at a home show, where they demonstrated how to use them. I'll never go back to regular pruners! No. The blades are metal. The rest is a heavy plastic. Never have had any problems with the plastic cracking, or otherwise failing. Like the other customer who commented, I have multiple ratchet pruners (different sizes), and they are amazing! The ratchet system enables me to cut branches I otherwise would not be able to cut. But it's important to let the ratchet work for you, and not try to force through the branches, as you would with ordinary pruners. If you have trouble with the system, call Florian and have them talk you through it. We discovered them at a home show, where they... » Read More No. The blades are metal. The rest is a heavy plastic. Never have had any problems with the plastic cracking, or otherwise failing. Like the other customer who commented, I have multiple ratchet pruners (different sizes), and they are amazing! The ratchet system enables me to cut branches I otherwise would not be able to cut. But it's important to let the ratchet work for you, and not try to force through the branches, as you would with ordinary pruners. If you have trouble with the system, call Florian and have them talk you through it. We discovered them at a home show, where they demonstrated how to use them. I'll never go back to regular pruners! « Show Less
280931
Yes, and I bought an extra blade. The first lasted through hundreds of cuts. It's a great tool--2 years on and I still love it!
1562889
I don't have their telescoping pruner, so I can't compare. I can tell you that I've used the fixed length pruner all summer long. It cut everything that I put in the jaws so far; thin and thick. It seems no worse for the wear.
1078400
Today I checked at my local ACE Hardware store to compare them. They are not the same. Though similar these are in my opinion a much better quality tool than the one at Ace. The all metal pruner is super easy and efficient and comfortable to use. Well worth the price. Good Luck
1129064
Cuts wood. Have not tried plastic. However teeth are small enough I think it would cut PVC pipe well
2126606
Well, it is supposed to be a full tang. I had to try it out and had some 1-1 1/2 inch tree limbs to prune I used my sword it went through like hot knife through butter. It is very sharp and I believe combat capable.
1121680
Yes, it is packaged very carefully so you won't hurt yourself. Although the plastic covering on the blade is plastic, it is very heavy duty - enjoy
652023
"rust-free steel" - one blade is serated, the other is not. Cutting wrapping paper, the plain side just slid right along w/o my having to work my fingers! :-)
509715
I will double check the one I have at work. I know it cuts both non ferrous metal and plastic.
330296
Truthfully, I don't know. I've only seen the saw blade as a replacement part, never the pole.
81574
It does come with a mulching blade. And when mulching, I haven't really noticed the clippings on the ground, but it does struggle in some of my thicker grassy areas of my yard and have to hold it up an let it spit out the grass, and have had to stop it once to clear out the grass (but it was a little moist that day I mowed, so I wouldn't blame the mower for that). Long story short, it does mulch ok, but not nearly as well as my Honda did, but they have the 2 blade mulching system that is amazing. But I would give it a 3.5 of of 5 on mulching
667350
YES... straight cuts only, and plastic must be solidly suported on both sides of the cut and bottom to diminish or exclude vibration. And let the blade do the cutting--do not rush it.
960446
The blade is metal and the rest of the slicer is made of a very thick plastic.
1805606
Hi. It does come with a light weight clear plastic sheath with a snap closer. With care it should last for a while. We store the blade down, without the sheath, in a crevice by a divider in the utensil drawer. This keeps the blade safe. Trust this helps. Mike
1738286
Yes. The blade screws on and off, pruner works independently from the blade.
1004954
I'm using it for metal cuts, I have had some plastic covering on the metal that it cut through. More of a melting of the plastic. It probably is not good for the blade.
15268
I don't know what type blade it has. There's a plastic doodah that sends the cuttings to one side, or you can leave it off and the cuttings to get tossed around under the deck and fall where they may. There's no bag. I usually leave the plastic thing off and I'm happy with the results.