Always have used Felco because of its fine quality. Have used the same Felco hand pruner for the last 30 years.
This clipper clips very well; however, with virtually every clip comes a stick. At first we thought the clipper was relocking itself; instead, the blades kept sticking together. We would be happy to have a smaller version of this clipper in exchange for our "sticky clipper."
I love this pruner -- use it intensively around the garden and yard -- and when I worked on grounds crew at an arboretum, was used daily for hours and never gave me blisters or hand pain!
I've used my Felco model 8 pruner for over 20 years. I sharpen the blade at times and it still works fine. I just bought 2 more for a good friend and me. A few years ago I bought one each for my 2 sons. I might never have to open my new one. The old one may outlast me. Best pruner I have ever used.
