Stanley BDS6036 FATMAX Griphook Bypass Pruner

I have been using these loppers to cut fence-lines and trails in the pasture. It cuts cedar like butter. The cutting blade is very easy to sharpen with a rasp. The longer handle means less stooping and bending over and a higher reach up into trees. I did have to tighten the screws to hold the handle end on. I've owned loppers for over 30 years, these are my favorite. They also have a lifetime guaranty.

I bought these pruners for my sister, because I love the pair I have. They are really sharp, and they cut cleanly. I haven't dulled them up after a season of clipping blackberry vines from the back of my horse. They are smaller than most pruners, perfect for stowing in my saddlebags and for the size of my hand. The locking mechanism is easy to operate with one hand. All in all, a great pair of pruners. My sister was very happy to get them in her Christmas package, and loves them as much as I do!

This item is not made in the USA as described but rather Vietnam. The blade is unreasonably blunted and warped after cutting only a few branches. Branches of any size no longer cut all the way through but instead cut most of the way to the edge and then hang. Shocked by the quality control, and it is too late for a return. I've used several pairs of loppers and none have performed as poorly.

Would be 5 stars but the max cutting capacity in the ad was stated @ 2" but the packaging on the product lists the max cutting capacity @ 1.5" which unfortunately is a big difference. Also the photos make it look like the handles are one continous piece of metal running throughout up to the cutting head but they actually are bolted together with the cutting head. Very comfortable to use, the hook shaped jaws grab and hold onto the branch being cut which eliminates slippage. The gearing mechanism when combined with the sharp cutting face make cutting into even the hardest wood relatively easy.

I was hoping this would do the job of my previous loppers with a curved titanium blade, but is so much better with mechanical leverage. Feels solid in hand, balanced well, and more importantly, cuts shooters and small branches around 2” diameter for me. Smaller branches are clearly easier over time, so work with your body to maintain a workflow, and use the tools that help; this one definitely does.

This is a great product. I’ve purchased three of them now over the years. All are still in service. Very durable and retain their sharpness. Blades do not become unaligned, as has occurred with other brands of loppers.

I love these! They last and are so very handy to use when cutting back the roses. They are smaller and not heavy or cumbersome. I lost one pair in our front yard while doing roses. I was quite disturbed as one gets attached to something that works well and I was glad to find them on Amazon.

Its way to wobbly since there's nothing keeping the sides together. Broke cuttiing a 2 inch branch