Fiskars 9921 Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip
Fiskars 9921 Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip
Fiskars 9921 Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip Reviews
When I’ve had a garden in the past, my Gerber Daisies and Geraniums did not bloom as much as other people’s did. I believed that it was a function of better soil, light, food, etc. I now know that it was because I did not trim the spent flowers aggressively. I found that my regular pruning shears tended to take off more than 1 stem. When I tried to pull out the dead blooms, I would often take up more than the dead flower unless the stem was dry & brown; I often found myself pulling up the whole plant especially on my younger plants. I now take my micro-tip pruning snippers with me whenever I check out my flower beds. It fits easily in my pocket, and I can just snip any dead blooms I see. My geraniums are flourishing. People comment on them whenever they pass by, and they can’t believe that the plants are only about 2 months old. It didn’t take long for me to lose the little cover that came with it, but I don’t really miss it because, as an avid gardener who enjoys beautiful plants, I tend to take good care of my pruning tools.
They fit easily among the branches of lush plants so that I can snip only the leaves I’m aiming for and leave all of the others. I’ve been using them about 5 months and love them more every day. I limit their use to delicate plants to preserve the sharp edge and therefore limit the trauma to my plants as long as possible. I use the Fiskars Power-Lever Bypass Pruner #9634 for my roses and shrubbery and the Fiskars 18-Inch PowerGear Bypass Lopper #9625 for small tree branches.
Received these small, light snippers by Fiskars as a gift years ago, and would have never guessed that they would still be serviceable years later. They have proven to be far more rugged than expected, and though showing their age now, the stainless steel blades have maintained a surprising amount of sharpness.
Must note that it’s the handles of these things that are the best part. The cushioned grips are more ergonomic and better designed for comfort than so many gardening snippers and cutters. Add to that, they’re actually ambidextrous… left-handed people who pick up mine are amazed how well they fit the hand. And the blades have a convenient lock, one that actually works.
Have never had small snippers last as long as these. Will probably have to replace them in the next year or so, but as they’ve been so reliable and since the price is so good, won’t even think twice about it. Giving them 5-stars for quality, versatility, longevity and price.
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