TABOR TOOLSS821A Bypass Pruning Shears, Makes Clean Cuts, Great for S-M Size Hands. Professional Sharp Secateurs, Hand Pruner, Garden Shears, Clippers for The Garden.

I bought this in 2018. It is 2024 and it works like day one. Even if left outdoors. This build quality is what I expect from most products. Still sharp and comfortable to use. So much so, I am buying more because I just threw out two others from other companies that didn’t last over a year.

I've had to maintain 2.75 acres of landscaping that our home sits on for the past 23 years. We live in hot and humid Southwest Florida where the plants grow quickly enough that you can almost watch them get larger. To shape them properly and avoid having them develop that "leggy" appearance, frequent pruning is just as important as proper watering, soil drainage, and fertilizer.It's hard to say how many pruning shears I've gone through since we've lived here. It's common to tackle a job too large for a hand pruner. That rewards you with a lost spring, a twisted handle or a broken blade. So far this TABOR tool has survived any attempt that I have made to damage it. The steel blade remains sharp, the blades lock together tightly when not in use, and the spring just keeps doing its job.This is a great pruner for only $14.95. Comfortable to grip, easy to use, no muss or fuss. I really appreciate the red color since I have been known to drop various tools and not be able to recover them since they are green or brown and blend into wherever I've been using them. Even one night outside results in a light layer of rust on a recovered tool. I've taken to painting the handles on all my dull colored equipment a bright orange so that it's easier to find them when they're dropped.NOTE: I was surprised when the spring on this pruner decided to shoot out somewhere out in our yard. Since i couldn't find it, I contacted Tabor and explained the problem. Within two weeks they provided me with two additional springs. Great customer service!

Great product for what it is used for. Very easy to use and does a great job on branches, not logs Lol!

I'm pleased with my initial use of these pruning shears. They are lightweight and very sharp. I keep buying different models of pruning shears, and all have had a screw that holds a toggle to close the shears or a screw that slides back and forth to close the shears. Invariably, the screw comes loose, and it's a complete hassle to use them. For the first time, I can close these shears with the end clip instead of a screw. The spring doesn't seem super sturdy, but time will tell. Given the simple spring mechanism, I think I could replace it fairly easily if it doesn't last. But for now, they are a joy to use!

The shears were sharp, as delivered, which is not as common as one would think. In addition, they are easy to use. When ordering, I was a bit concerned that they would be too small; however, they are comfortable for small to medium sized hands. In addition, the closing latch, at the end of the handles, is effective and easy to use. Finally, they provide very good leverage which, combined with their sharpness, allows cutting of branches that are 1/4 inch, or a bit more.

Very sharp! Be careful! Wow! This pruner is razor sharp. All I've used before were Fisker pruners - which are OK. But I feel like I'm in the big leagues with this Tabor Pruner. I didn't know what I was missing. Time will tell if it holds up. I actually got this as a gift for my wife. Her Fisker pruner kept getting smaller branches sandwiched between the blades. If I tightened the blades, it was too difficult to squeeze the handles.So I thought I would try another brand. To test the sharpness, I cut into a paper towel to see if it would cut or go between the blades. It cut a slit with ease. A perfect, clean cut - better than my sharp scissors. Then I tried it on some rose branches. Sliced nice clean cuts with no effort. The build is high quality. It feels very sturdy in your hand. My wife has small hands and some arthritis and didn't have a problem using this pruner. I like the handle lock in the back - opposed to on the side. It is less likely to be locked or unlocked accidentally.So far, I am very happy with this pruner. If, over time it falters, I will edit this review or write a new one. But for now, couldn't be happier with this purchase!

I've been using these pruners now for at least a month. Nearly daily use. I really like them, especially for the price. I have large hands and these guys, though not as large as some hand pruners I've purchased in the past, fit very well. I like the clip that closes the pruners and the way it stays out of the way when you are pruning. The blades have stayed sharp and believe me, they've been worked hard with lots of Winter pruning. These guys will continue to be a well used tool in my arsenal of pruners.3/5/2017 UPDATE - still a very capable pruner. I'm impressed and I prune a lot. I especially like the compactness of these guys...not really bulky if you slip them in your pocket. I've bought some terrible pruners at a similar price point. No, they are not Felco's but they are easily worth the amount you'll spend here.4/29/2025 UPDATE - Continues to be my favorite hand pruners, possibly better than Felcos. So sharp is this pair of pruners if you are using hand pruners on wood less than1/2" to 3/4" thick. I believe Tabor has discontinued the manufacture of this item so get them while you can! I've got two in my cart.

These Tabor Shears are without question the best we have ever bought or used. Ours are 6 years old and still performing like new. We are ordering a backup pair, based upon outstanding performance. As avid landscapers, no other brand has served as so well. Thank you!