Flexrake CLA349 Classic 8-Inch Ratchet Pruner, 3/4-Inch Capacity

by Flexrake

Product Features

• Non-stick blade
• Heat treated blade
• Resharpenable blade
• Ratchet action
• Non-slip grip

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001JJRZLI
• Item model number: CLA349
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,772 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Flex rake introduces Classic - a full line of essential tools reminiscent of gardening's glorious tradition. Modeled after hard-to-find antiques from a time when tools were painstakingly crafted by hand. Classic features quality craftsmanship and details like beautiful oak handles and durable carbon steel blades. Since the 1600's, the most essential of garden tools have remained basically the same, Classic has a complete offering of these traditional tools with handcrafted quality for years of gardening success. This Classic series tough grade bypass ratchet shear is made with durable carbon steel blades, a 9-Inch overall size and a comfort grip handle. Classic by Flex rake. Garden Tools rooted in tradition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, August 14, 2011

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SeaWalnut (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flexrake CLA349 Classic 8-Inch Ratchet Pruner, 3/4-Inch Capacity (Lawn & Patio)

I make extensive use of pruners, and have half a dozen around at any time. Bypass, ratchet and anvil all have their uses, but increasingly, I'll keep a ratchet pruner in hand or pocket unless something else is specifically required.

This is the least expensive example I've tried. Alas, it's not very good, at least the sample I purchased. Action is neither smooth nor tight, and jaw opening is much too small for a ratchet pruner (where much of the benefit is the ability to cut larger branches). Remarkably, they seem to have omitted a spring to open the jaws even as far as they will go, so the tool has to be pulled open (or pushed against something) for every cut.

Florian gets my top vote so far, but every other ratchet pruner I've used has been better than this one.