Spanco SPS-103 12 mm Pruning Secateur Compact 170 mm Bypass Professional Shear

• Model No : SPS-103
• Type of Product : Pruning Secateur
• Operation Mode : Manual
• Handle Material : Plastic
• Color : Silver, Orange
• Cutting Capacity : 12 mm
• Size : 170 mm

Features

• Compact Bypass Design: The curved blade system works like scissors, making it ideal for live green wood and ensuring a smooth finish without bruising the stem.
• 12 mm Precision Cut: Tailored for light pruning, deadheading, and harvesting, handling stems up to 12 mm with surgical accuracy.
• High-Carbon Hardened Steel: Industrial-grade blades that maintain a sharp edge for thousands of cuts and resist bending under pressure.
• Ergonomic Anti-Slip Grips: Padded, non-slip handles provide a secure hold, making the tool feel like an extension of your hand.
• Central Safety Lock: A simple, thumb-operated sliding lock ensures the blades remain closed for safe transport and storage.

Applications

• Unlock: Slide the safety catch located between the handles to release the spring-loaded blades.
• Angle the Cut: Position the branch between the blades at a 45-degree angle above a plant node or bud to ensure proper water runoff.
• The Snipping Action: Squeeze the handles in a quick, firm motion. The bypass blades will slide past each other for a perfectly clean cut.
• Cleaning: Wipe the blades clean of plant sap and moisture after use to prevent corrosion.
• Secure: Close the handles and re-engage the safety lock before placing the tool in your pocket or tool belt.

Usage

• Deadheading Flowers: Remove spent blooms from roses, petunias, and marigolds to encourage new growth.
• Herbal Gardening: Perfect for harvesting fresh basil, mint, coriander, and other soft-stemmed herbs.
• Light Pruning: Ideal for thinning out overgrown indoor plants, bonsai trees, and delicate shrubs.
• Fruit Thinning: Carefully remove excess small fruits from clusters to allow the remaining ones to grow larger and healthier.
• Nursery Management: The go-to tool for taking cuttings (clones) and grooming young saplings.