Leonard Traditional Bypass Pruners

Tested head-to-head with two national brand pruners, Popular Mechanics magazine declared the 1286 "best all-around pruner"! Popular Mechanics magazine put three top pruners through their paces, going far beyond what you would normally expect from a bypass pruner. They chopped everything from celery to rope and even chicken wire. Our bypass pruner clearly rose to the top in 2 out of 3 categories tested, with the sharpest blades and the most precise cuts.

We think you'll like them too. With its 1-inch cutting capacity, it's ideal for all-around use as you wander around your yard. For rose bushes, shrubs and trees, it delivers sharp, tight, clean cuts that heal fast. It's a classic performer for all-around use, with forged aluminum handles for strength and high carbon steel blades that keep a keen edge. The spring action enables a smooth, cutting action from the carbon steel blades for crisp cuts.

Designed for all-around use, the chrome-plated blades resist rust, corrosion, and sap for easy cleaning and keep a keen edge. Anvil blade is riveted to the forged aluminum handles for extra strength. Has a pivot-locking mechanism, and solid forged handles with anti-slip grips. Vinyl coated handles. 8.5 inches overall length. Wt 10 oz. Lifetime warranty.

Related Categories: Hand Pruners

1286
0.7 lbs
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$29.99

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$26.99

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Specs

  • 8 1/2" long overall
  • 1" cutting capacity
  • Weighs 10 oz

Product Features

  • Orange vinyl coated grips
  • Pivot bolt can be adjusted for precise blade contact
  • Soft wire cutter notch in rear of the cut blade
  • Popular style makes for a popular "crew" shear
  • Replacement parts available

Product Benefits

  • Bright orange handles make tool easy to spot in the landscape; reduces tool loss. Vinyl grip reduces slipping
  • Wire cutter makes the tool "double" its role; no need to switch tools when needing to make such a cut
  • You can outfit your crew with a good competitively priced pruner without sacrificing quality
  • Availability of replacement parts means the tool stays with you longer; not a cheap "throw away"

Warranty

A.M. Leonard, Inc. warrants all its tools identified with the "A.M. Leonard Lifetime Warranty" to be free from material defects for the life of the tool.

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Review Summary (Based on 26 Reviews)

Customer Reviews

5 Stars Leonard Pruners

S. McBride from WA wrote (July 21, 2011):

I gave them as a gift. The person who received them really likes them.

5 Stars #1286 Leonard Pruners

RITree Council from RI wrote (July 21, 2011):

Purchased for product quality and reliability. Used for RITree Council Tree Steward Education class held Spring and Fall of every year. Used in our saturday final field workshop class with hands on tree pruning.

3 Stars Crew preferred Felco

S.Watkins from VA wrote (June 29, 2011):

We have used Felco for many year, but based on the claims made by A.M. Leonard, and the lower price, we decided to give the Leonard pruners a try. My crew didn't prefer them - felt that the blades were not as tough or sharp. We returned them and purchased Felcos instead.

5 Stars Great tool

Mansfield F from OH wrote (June 28, 2011):

Matches up well with any pruners I've used, but at less than half the price

4 Stars Bypass pruner

Patrick H. from TN wrote (June 27, 2011):

I bought these pruners because I needed some more for my crew and I have personally used these in the past and liked them.

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