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jcbevns t1_ir9t9d6 wrote

Roll handle ones are even better for thicker cutting. No blisters either!

My dad has multiple pairs that we've used on the vineyard for pruning for the last 15-20 years.

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Bighippie7408 t1_ira0gqs wrote

I love them and I know they’re durable but what is it that makes them so much more satisfying to use than other pruners?

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jcbevns t1_irac6hc wrote

Felco or the Felco rollers specifically?

The Felco rollers have just such a nice feel, weight and ergonomics. The roller will open with your hand as you open the jaws of the secateurs, with the help of the spring there is minimal movement on your hands, leading to less blisters and strain for long working hours. The force is applied throughout your 4 finger length from tip to then toward your palm as you squeeze for better grip.

That plus nice new Swiss factory sharpened blades and you can go for hours. Although my old man now buys blades off ebay from Germany instead of the Swiss ones. Good steel from Germany.

And as this is bifl, you can get replacement parts when needed and they are very serviceable.

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F-21 t1_irakulu wrote

They are precision made, they don't get wobbly, and you can get every replacement part from Felco.

Yeah other top end pruners aren't any worse (e.g. Löwe), Felco is maybe a bit more well known.

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WelcomingRapier t1_ir9u906 wrote

Yep. I had to change my grip and muscle memory a bit to accommodate the rolling handle, but once I had that down, I was good. They are amazing.

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AnthonyJackalTrades t1_ircv0dg wrote

Use both and I'm not as big of a fan of the rollers! I dislike the size difference and have also had the "rolling" grip bind in one (awkward) position.

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