(Part 2) Best gardening shears & scissors according to redditors

A combination grafting/pruning shears

This is the one I got. I just used it to re-graft a gymnocalycium seedling to a blue candle stick, it cuts like butter and if super comfortable in the hand :)

Hold onto your trimmings if you want to make tinctures and whatnot. :) Trimmings can be frozen in a bag too.

You said scissors, while that is certainly an option, I use these for making the job a whole lot more precise and generally easier. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPW3NUI

When you finish trimming, you'll have sticky fingers, gloves, scissors, and pretty much anything you touch including your face, nose, and back. I like to use Dinoclean. Dip your scissors in it, and the resin wipes right off. Same with your face, back, nose, etc. https://www.amazon.com/Dino-Clean-14OZTUB-3-Gardeners-Cleaner-14-Ounce/dp/B00KIDLMC4/

This is awesome for noobs (like me) to help with the curing process. Just stick it in your jar and it'll take care of the humidity! Win! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPPG23M

Good luck!!

Or you could just get a Hori Hori knife. No Kickstarter garbage. Less expensive. Same functions.

Also called thrum scissors.

Probably after thrums, which are scraps of yarn.

Mostly yes. There are some cutting things (which is probably exactly like what this knife is) that have a titanium "coating" which scratches off in about 2 uses, but most of the time there's very little titanium in a blade. Most modern high quality and "super steels" have basically none.

Titanium DOES make a SUPER cool hypoallergenic handle material that I really can get behind.

That's the traditional shape of sheep shears.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009HQLPDY/

For cutting down big branches I love how this handle works

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-391041-1001-PowerGear2-Pruner/dp/B00QMWA5AA/

For trimming

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Softouch-Micro-Tip-Pruning-Snip/dp/B00004SD76/

I highly recommend the non coated fiskars. The coated non stick ones tend to get more sticky believe it or not.

I got something like this, but there's so many listings on Amazon that look the same, I'd just go for the cheapest

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QT97WM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vbNGAb2WY2HK4


Some people say parafilm is optional and you can use a plastic bag instead, but if you're going to do it, might as well try learning how to use this stuff:


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085OFNVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hdNGAb1MGMG47



Before the shears, I got one of these, but I reground the bevel to the other side because I was using it I guess opposite of how people normally hold it


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008U7IYZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xhNGAbT2GB803



I never tried this, but if you're not a fan of sharpening knives so they're super sharp, but you want to try using a knife, I saw a video where a guy suggested using something like this (not sure what size to get, I guess depends on how big the wood is):


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00096SCAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PlNGAbB0FY889

These are hands down they best IMO.

We like these, too.

https://www.amazon.com/Ninepeak-Bonsai-Pruning-Scissors-Trimmer/dp/B077PGYDG3

Having more than one pair lets you have sticky ones soaking in alcohol while you trim with clean ones.

Strangely. I actually have a pair of those in a kitchen drawer. Waay too huge and pointy for this person to wield on herself

EDIT: These guys

Thank you :)

Re cutting - The popsicle sticks? A small pair of garden shears similar to these GRÜNTEK Secateurs FLAMINGO, pruning shears bypass, TEFLON coated blade, garden pruner with ergonomic anti-slip handles, switchable width https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00II2028C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.9GXDbTC321C5

this is better than scissors I cant see your tree that well in the pictures but as a general rule of thumb keep it outside. have fun with your tree and some better pictures will help us tell you more. read the side bar it will help alot

I've had some Gardena variable pruners for years now - like these. They'll go through 1.5inch branches, no trouble and I've never had to sharpen them.

My brother works at a dispensary in Colorado and he recommended trimmers that aren't spring-loaded (prevents hand cramps) and that have long thing tips to easily access the base of sugar leaves. I got these and they were absolutely perfect and sharp as hell: ARS SS380 Long Reach Bonsai Scissors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026FCAMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_LFUt2Z3vhY37H

https://www.amazon.com/Gnome-Garden-Clippers-Trimmers-Pruners/dp/B076QN7CD7?ref_=Oct_RAsinC_Ajax_9001139011_0&pf_rd_r=18XME94T1JN74VZV9XFG&pf_rd_p=2e9a3a83-2899-5e10-b86e-02cd7873c859&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=9001139011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

This should do the trick. Don't chop too low now

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Yes. A pair of these.