Lowe or other German made hand pruners

[bob15]

Does anyone know of a source for Lowe brand 9.104 hand pruners? They are German made, but it seems impossible to find an online store here in the States.

OR

Is there another German or Swiss made set of pruners that are good? I found a thread from5 years ago and figured a lot has changed since them......

 

[NoahG]

I've always been a Felco fan myself.

 

[neophyte]

I have a set of Felco 13 pruners that I really like using. The Felco pruners are nice enough at cutting thru stuff I don't mind having to trim back overgrown vines , etc.

 

[mattyrattypoo]

Another great option would be Bahco. They make some great hand pruners! Mine are made in France.

 

[todd_fuller]

Of note is that you can buy every single part of a pair of Felcos as a repair item, even handles.

 

[mattyrattypoo]

I just found a distributor for Original Lowe here in the USA (Merced, CA). They give info on the products but no price. I guess you would have to call.

http://www.brewtpowersystems.com/

 

[notlob]

Felco also makes pruners for leftys.

 

[kbkna]

I go to Germany every week there happens to be a Home Depot type store nearby that I often go to. I could check this weekend and see if they have them and what the cost is. Let me know.

 

[Cato]

Felco is the bee's knees.

They are the Snap On of pruners - or secateurs as the Redcoats call them.

Corona (which are Spanish owned, Chinese made) are also very good. They won't cost an arm and leg either.

 

[snapmom]

I have had the Corona Stainless Steel pruners for like 30 years, use them almost everyday.

 

[mattyrattypoo]

Here is another retailer that has original Lower hand purners.

http://www.sherrilltree.com/easearch#!More/closeout&ea_a=Brand:Lowe

 

[Monte]

You usually find pruners from Gardena, Wolf and/or Fiskars in big box stores over here. The professional stores usually sell one or more of these brands too and additionally Felco and/or Lowe. There is also Berger from Germany.

 

[sljeme345]

If you are interested in professional prunners see Italian brand Kuker, they produce very high quality. A lot of people use them in Croatia in their orchards and vineyards. I have them and I am very satisfied.

 

[rlitman]

I've always been a Felco fan myself.

Same here for my handheld pruners. I've got two #2's that I've picked up at garage sales over the years. Nothing else I've seen is nearly as good.

BTW, what are you pruning? For roses, I really like these:
http://www.amleo.com/ars-longreach-rose-pruner-fixed-2ft-cut-%26-hold/p/RP150/

They grip what you prune, and keep your hands out of the thorns.

 

[bob15]

Thanks for the help.....

I wound up buying two Felco's....a # 9 for my lefty Dad and a # 11 for myself. I am replacing a pair of Florain pruners I've had for 5-6 years.

Cannot wait to get them.....

I will use them for a fruit trees and cutting squash, peppers, etc off the plants.