Hand Pruners
Precision Hand Pruners for Everyday Garden Tasks
Whether you're trimming back perennials, harvesting herbs, or snipping spent blooms, the right pair of hand pruners can make every task feel easier and more efficient. Garrett Wade offers a wide range of forged, ergonomic, and specialty pruners designed for comfort, control, and long-term performance.
Explore Our Hand Pruner Styles
- Bypass Pruners: The go-to choice for clean, close cuts on live stems and green wood.
- Anvil Pruners: Great for cutting dry or woody stems with minimal effort.
- Ratcheting Pruners: Increase cutting power and reduce strain—perfect for repetitive work.
- Ergonomic & Specialty Styles: From long-reach models to Italian-crafted and color-coded designs, we offer pruners to suit every gardener’s needs.
Why Garrett Wade Pruners Stand Out
- Comfort in Hand: With spring-loaded handles, non-slip grips, and compact sizes, our pruners are made to feel good during every cut.
- Built to Last: Many of our pruners are made with forged carbon steel or cast aluminum for strength and longevity.
- A Pruner for Every Job: We believe in matching the tool to the task—whether you're tending a balcony herb box or a full backyard garden.
Not sure which hand pruner suits your needs? Start with our expert guides on choosing the best pruning shears and using the right tool for the job.
FAQ
Bypass pruners make clean, scissor-like cuts and are best for live plants. Anvil pruners cut against a flat surface and are better for dead or dry stems.
Wipe them clean after each use, oil the pivot point occasionally, and sharpen the blades as needed to keep your cuts clean and efficient.
Hand pruners work well on smaller woody stems, but for thicker branches, we recommend pairing them with a lopper or pruning saw, or garden shears.
Yes. From ratcheting pruners that reduce hand strain to lightweight, long-reach models for elevated or dense areas, we carry tools suited to a wide range of needs and preferences.
We do! Explore pruners that come with holsters, storage sets, and companion tools for harvesting and trimming.
Not sure when or how to prune? Our seasonal pruning tips show how to care for fruit trees, berries, and flowers during the warmer months.