Customer Reviews

Fiskars 8109 UltraBlade Traditional Bypass Pruner

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This Fiskars tool holds up to the Fiskars name, it is extremely sharp with a good feel to the tool. With the Lifetime Warranty you cannot beat this tool.

I was looking for a professional quality tool, this isn't it. the blade warped and cut into the anvil on the third cut I made. Bad gouge in the anvil means it won't cut clean any more.

These finally gave way today, after less than a year. Lower handle cover fell off. Also, blades are loose and can't be tightened. Can no longer make it through 1/4" green without twisting like safety scissors on cardboard. The bolt is tight but the upper blade wobbles. There's $20 down the drain. For twice the price right now, you can buy Felco pruners which is what I'm going to do right now. 2 stars as they worked nice before they gave out. I would probably risk another pair for $7-$8, but not at this price.

EDIT (6/4/10): Kudos to Fiskars for coming through on their warranty. I sent them a picture of the broken pruner and they are sending me a new one. Of course, I've already made the switch to Felco, but a backup will be nice.

I was looking for a sharp garden clippers that will stay sharp, I have dozens that I purchased over the years and are worthless after awhile.
Then I saw this and the description said 5x sharper & last longer. I bought 2 immediately and guess what?
They both last 1 season only!! The 2nd year, the sharpness is gone, you have to try several times just to clip a very thin flower stem! Very disappointing.
I wish someone would have reviewed after using it 1 year, not just when its new
which was fantastic, I would not have bought it if I knew, because for lasting 1 year, you can buy the same for 80% cheaper then throw them away!

Jams closed frequently as described by another reviewer.

After several years of moderate use the slide button became ineffective and unadjustable. It drove me nuts latching open or closed depending on the angle the pruner was at. Finally I replaced the slide button with a "Nylock" nut and bolt. Latches ok now.

It fits comfortably in my hand.

this pruner is easy to use and sharp. glad i bought it.

These are the best pruners I have ever had. Very solid, with nice cut and strength. Highly recommended.

Great deal for around $8. Very useful aroung the yard. Even trims large diameter branches. Impress with its ability to snap those large branches.

This was one of the first cutters I bought for the garden and has been the least successful. The blades easily jam, this is particularly frustrating when trimming suckers at the base of a tree and I pick up a stray wood chip. Part of the problem maybe due to defective workmanship or faulty design because the blades don't make a tight pass and can become easily clogged. It only worked trouble free for a month before I had to replace it with the Power Gear design from Fiskars, a dramatically better product!

This might be good for medium duty branch trimming and nothing else, but otherwise I would look at the other Fiskar designs for a more trouble-free and versatile trimmer.

Fiskars always seems to make a quality tool, and this pruner is no exception. The slide that lets me lock the blades together so I can put it in a pocket is a nice plus. I can bend and move without worrying about whether I'm pruning something I didn't intend to. I've cut rose bushes and small twigs the size of plant branches. It has a comfortable handle that is easy and painfree to hold on to. Good purchase for me.