Customer Reviews

Felco F-7 Gardening Hand Pruner with Rotating Handle

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Felco 4 has been my pruner for years. The one I hide from all of my helpers, even my wife! After recently buying a Felco 7, and pruning some 50 rose bushes and two dozen trees in one day, I realize the beauty of this model, with the swivel handle - not one blister, or even hand fatigue!

This pruner is well worth the money, and is certainly worth spending a little bit more on than buying a Felco 4 or Felco 2. (Unlike the Felco 2 or 4, this model comes apart and various replacement parts are available)

The swivel handle makes for a unique pruning experience. The Felco craftsmanship makes for a clean, smooth cut every time.

I have used the Felco #7 Pruner for more than 20 years now. Everytime I use them I thank my wife for recommending them to me. She got her Felco #7 Pruner from "Women's Work". I have taken it apart on the average of once every 5 years for adjusting and cleaning. Taking it apart and reassembling is very user friendly.
The real joy is in using the Felco # 7 purner. I did not believe a rotating handle would feel very secure to hold or to operate. Well, I was wrong. This pruner is very secure to hold and operates smoothly. Pruning with these is as easy as cutting butter. I have been able to use these pruners (bare-handed) for 8 hours of pruning. I have never gotten a blister or sore muscles, as I have gotten with other brands of pruners.
Pruning has never been one of my favorite gardening activities until I got the Felco #7, but I found out it was a joy to prune with a precision tool. I recommend these to all my friends.

These pruners are undoubtedly the best I have ever used. The ease of use is great. They will easily cut through 1/2" to 3/4" limbs. The rotating handle was a little hard to adjust to but now I would not own anything else. I have used them all, Fiskars, Craftsman and so on. I have never had anything to compare to these. Well worth the money.

I received the Felco 7 Pruner at my request for my birthday. I have enjoyed using it because it is so easy and fits my hand perfectly. However, after only 4 months of use it totally came apart while pruning an azalea in my yard. The center screw which holds all the parts together totally came apart. When I contacted Felco about a warranty repair, they said all the parts had to be sent to Switzerland and undergo testing to see if this was a defect. It seems to me that if you have a virtually new pruner that you purchase from Felco they should let you send it back for speedy repair and/or replace at no charge. You be the judge about that "Lifetime Warranty". I will never buy another Felco.

I haved used this particular style pruner for over 20 years. I find that the rotating handle allows for a comfortable long day of pruning, though it did take some getting used to in the beginning.This makes only, the third pair of this pruner in 20 years, great quality, long lasting.

Nothing else leaves a neat clean cut on your precious trees like a pair of Felcos. The F-7 takes a little getting used to because of the angled head and the rotating handle but it is gradually feeling more natural. The steel is pure quality and I have been able to sharpen it better than when it came out of the box. It keeps its edge for longer too. You will need a cheap pair of secateurs on standby for people who ask to borrow yours because there is no way you will let anyone use your F-7s.

i bought these for my wife after chucking a bunch of home depot pruners in the recycle bin. they feel great and boy are they sharp! no way will i ever buy chinese tools after experiencing the real craftsmanship of the old world.

This has become my main pruner. It fits my average-sized hand, cuts well, and holds an edge. I maintain landscape for a 63 unit condo community with lots of trees and shrubbery. The rotating handle allows me to work longer with less fatigue and no blisters. If the extra movement is too bothersome for your live precision cuts, get a fixed handle pruner for that, but definitely consider the F-7 for processing your cuttings if you have chipper restrictions.

The Good: The rotating handle is well worth the extra money as it realy does save ware & tare on your hand infrastructure. The Middle: The stainless blade stains or shows something similar to rust right away. The blade often sticks shut from a very light build up of even rose bush "sap". One good stick per rose bush. A cleaning cloth and light oil is a must if you plan on using over 10 minutes. The Bad: The handle spreads out too wide. I'm a guy at over six feet and I have trouble getting my hand comfortably around the grips. For light work around the house I would stick to the F-2's.

These are the best! My husband bought me Felco's for Christmas 10 years ago. I love them so much that I bought these Felco's for my sister.