Fiskars 99316992 Softouch Houseplant Pruner

by Fiskars

Product Features

• Comfortable, spring assisted cushion grips
• Precision serrated stainless steel blades
• Ideal for left- or right-handed use
• Handy wire cutting hole in blades
• Convenient blade storage lock

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 0.9 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SD7P
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 99316992
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #243,243 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If trimming your houseplants has been wearing out your utility scissors or leaving you with sore and tired hands, the Fiskars Softouch houseplant pruner will make the job easier, quicker, and more comfortable. It's designed with a soft-grip handle and a spring-loaded cutting action that takes almost all the pressure off your hands and fingers. The blade is precision stainless steel, and these pruners come with a handy locking mechanism for increased safety.

From the Manufacturer

The Fiskars Softouch Houseplant Pruner is ideal for pruning large plants or woody stems. It also features a convenient storage lock and a handy wire cutting hole in the blades.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!!, June 14, 2000

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"taoduck" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fiskars 99316992 Softouch Houseplant Pruner (Lawn & Patio)

These snips do an excellent job around the garden, whether it's deadheading annuals, trimming out dead foliage from houseplants, or nipping off a bit of catnip for the felines. The serrated blades are plenty strong, and are tapered towards the tip, which makes selecting the right stem to snip just that much easier. The action of the handles is firm and smooth. An all- around excellent product.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars so-so, December 3, 2001

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Patricia O'Tuama "rissa" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fiskars 99316992 Softouch Houseplant Pruner (Lawn & Patio)

The blades are sharp and work well (one serrated and one smooth edge) and the handles are comfortable but these shears have a serious design flaw -- the locking mechanism (the little orange plastic rectangle in the picture) is supposed to slide down and grip the junction where the blades meet, thus locking them. Unfortunately, if you're pointing the shears downwards while cutting, it often slides down of it's own accord and locks the blades while you are trying to use them. You can remove the orange locking piece (it snaps on and off) but then you run the risk of losing it, forgetting where you put it, accidently stepping on it, etc. [...T]hese should have a more sophisticated and reliable locking device.

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for rag quilting, January 10, 2004

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peggy green (West Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fiskars 99316992 Softouch Houseplant Pruner (Lawn & Patio)

the very best tool to use to complete the technique and look for the rag quilting seams,easy on wrist and perfect for avoiding the complications of repetitive motions associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. The spring action in the pruner works excellently when cutting thru several layers of fabric at a time,which in turn eases the human strengh to cut thru the fabric layers.
the shears shape and size are a perfect fit for being in control of fabric and shears,I ordere three pairs.