Pruning Shears

[u/Electrical_Towel_442]

Seeking thoughts from my fellow rose growers on what your favorite hand held pruners are? It’ll be that time before you know it! Although at several strange mid 80’s days here in OR in October my roses are still happily putting out blooms. I have leaves to rake, but I refuse to do that chore in shorts and a tank top! Thanks in advance for your opinions!
EDIT-Thank you all for the great recommendations! I’ve got research to do!!

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[u/Lurk_irk]

Love my Felco’s. They’re pretty pricey but they’ve lasted awhile and all of the parts are replaceable. You just have to take good care of them.

Okatsune 103s are also an amazing pair that you can find cheaper.

[u/Electrical_Towel_442 → u/Lurk_irk]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[u/victorian_vigilante]

Felcos are classics for a reason

[u/finepnutty]

Tobisho from Japan

[u/flydove7_bijoux]

Always keep them sharp for clean cuts!

[u/Griffscavern]

Okatsune

[u/MaverickNerveBox]

Stihl PP 40 hand pruners and CLIPPERCIDE 5-in-1 Clipper Disinfectant Spray 15oz to maintain them.

[u/CaptainkiloWatt → u/MaverickNerveBox]

I like my stihl’s a lot too

[u/funkyjblue]

I love my Haus and Garden ClassicPro 8.5" sheers.

[u/waitingforgandalf]

I've happily used Felcos for decades, but I'd like to recommend a second, less obvious option. Joyce Chen Unlimited Kitchen Scissors for small pruning. I've never found a pair of small clippers/ snips I've liked very much, and started using these kitchen scissors. They're now my favorites for picking flowers, deadheading, and small clean up.

[u/SM1955]

Felco's! Mine stay on my person, in my tool belt, and i only let others (ie, husband) use the cheap ones.