Excellent for bonsai trimming and tight spots
583799
These look a little cheap but they're actually well made. They have a nice strong spring and an excellent locking mechanism. I use these for my bonsai and it makes it easy to get into tight spots and doing detail work. The blades are nice and sharp but may need more frequent cleaning and oiling than regular hand pruners for smooth operation. Obviously they're not for thick stems but I've cut some 1/4" thick with no problems.
1979614
Easy to operate and does an excellent job trimming.
4902916
This pole trimmer works extremely well trimming my live oak tress.  It has a lot of power and easily cuts through 3" branches.  The battery life is very good (20 minutes or more of cutting).  I bought an extra battery for larger jobs.
1252052
I got this to use when working on my bonsai trees. It is perfect. I have very limited space to work in (a small balcony) and this turn table allows me easy access to alll sides of my trees without taking up much room when not in use.
2669531
These were exactly what I needed during the spring and fall of 2016.  I saved countless hours when handling small diameter branches and twigs.  I no longer had to suffer using small hand pruners.  The cutting motion was very smooth, and I was impressed by the solid construction.  I agree with some of the other reviewers that you have to open the handles wider than anticipated to get around branches larger than 2-3 inches in diameter, but it wasn't that big of a deal...especially considering the great price-point.  I have other Fiskars products for use within the home, and I would recommend these for use in your yard.
447667
I purchased these to trim my front bushes.. that were heavily overgrown. They were exactly what I needed.. even on branches that were over an inch they still cut through them with just a little more pressure. Anything over 1.5inches around I would use these on but they are amazing on smaller branches. They were very easy to use and seem to be pretty durable.
4227150
I have been using these scissors for all kinds of things since I got them. I have cut paper, material, yarn and even given my plants a trim with them. I love the small pointy blades that allow me to get into tight spaces and snip thread or nip off dead leaves on the plants. The handles are very comfortable and the spring action is very helpful. I found most scissors with small tips like these have very small finger/thumb holes that tend to make my hand ache after using them for a while. These are comfortable and easy to grip.
4802188
Bonsai scissors are high quality and very sharp. I find it useful in my gardening hobby.
990539
If you grow live plants in your freshwater tank - you must get these scissors.  Nice and long to reach into tight spots, and precise pruning of plants.  The tips are sharp so the cuts are nice and easy.  After a few months I report the scissors have NO rust on them. This is an excellent product that I should have purchased a long time ago.
2265956
These are great. I had previously been pruning my plants with a pair of seamstress shears. Which was a pain because some of my tomatoes get really thick stalks. These made short work of that. I also tested them on an overhanging tree branch about thickness of my index finger, which isn't really what these are made for and it cut right through it. All in all I can say these are perfect for any colored thumb level from brown to green.
2074697
This is a great solution to handling the waste from shrubs and trees on several acres. It's not meant for large branches and limbs, but branches up to about an inch or so are chipped with no problem. Anything larger we use as firewood, so it's perfect for our needs. The unit was easy to put together - just put on the wheels and the stand with the tool supplied. I was up and running in a matter of minutes. I have used it several times with only one jam. A thick branch with unusual twists and turns jammed, but clearing the jam was super easy. I simply unplugged the unit, used the convenient knob to unscrew the top, and pulled the branch back out. The branch then fed through fine when reinserted. The blades seem very sturdy, the unit is easy to transport, and the price is great. I will still buy mulch for use directly against our house foundation, just in case anything I chip has pests. However, the Sun Joe makes short work of debris and the output is perfect for mulching around our property! I am left questioning why I didn't get one of these years ago!
1424194
Best things for soft plant pruning and trimming a harvest. Be sure to note the metal clips on theses opposed to similar 'one-piece' units that cannot be fully opened. With this design you can just push the handles apart to have the snips spring open, making cleaning the blades of sticky resins (and saving the sticky resins) easy. Don't recall how much I paid for these but it was likely more then the $0.01 it cost the Chinese to make them. Probably way over priced, but excellent tools and invaluable.
4812699
These pruners are a fantastic value for the price. I have a pretty extensive terrace garden, and these pruners are perfect for everything from deadheading faded flowers to snipping stems and overeager morning glory vines. The pruners hold up very well, and they have a surprising degree of cutting power given their relatively small size. After two growing seasons of heavy use, they're functioning as well as they did the first time I used them. The edges have retained their sharp, hard quality.

 PROS

- Excellent power-to-size ratio
- Quality handle allows for a good grip even when your hands get sweaty
- Perfect for everyday deadheading of flowers and trimming small branches
- Well-made product that holds up well with frequent use
- Good value

 CONS

- These pruners won't be able to cut through thickets stems and branches (which of course they aren't intended to)

 TIPS

- After using the pruners, wipe off the blades with a damp cloth and let them dry for a few minutes before you slip the cover back over the blade. That will help the blades stay sharp and last longer.
4415830
The tools are well-crafted, just as described. Comparable Japanese tools from other sellers were priced so high I never thought I could afford the tools needed to complete the bonsai package I was giving away. For example, the concave cutter alone can cost as much as $80-90. This set includes almost any tool you'd need for novice bonsai care, and the price can't be beat - especially with the canvas bag, which is nothing special, but it keeps the tools organized and can cost $10-12 alone.
2435173
We have a lot of trees in our yard and I try to keep them trimmed up and looking nice.  It is impossible with lopers when you can't reach the branches.  The pole saw makes it possible and you can adjust the length you need be adding or removing the center section.  I am well pleased with the product.  Thank You
4254143
Trim prefect, sharp, strong and small enough to do excellent trim
132160
This is a great product when used as instructed on the appropriately sized branches.  It's easy to use and feels safer than using a regular chain saw (although you obviously cannot cut large trees with it, as you do with a chain saw).