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FELCO / Hand tools
FELCO 2 bypass pruning shears
The FELCO 2 combines a large-hand, right-handed layout with forged aluminum handles and a hardened steel bypass blade. FELCO lists its overall length as 8.46 inches and its cutting diameter as 0.98 inch. Compared with the medium-hand FELCO 6, the main buying question is whether the larger grip suits your hand throughout repeated opening and closing. The manufacturer documents cutting-head adjustment and replacement components, making maintenance part of the ownership proposition. This is a sensible profile to compare when you want one repairable pruner for accessible garden stems and young branches. It is not a reason to force nearly inch-thick wood through a one-handed tool; comfortable control should decide when you change to another cutting method.
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Research date not recorded. Specifications can change; confirm the exact variant before buying.
Tradeoffs & verification notes
The larger handle spread may be unsuitable for smaller hands even when the branch fits between the blades.
FELCO's 0.98-inch cutting diameter describes capacity, not the force required for a particular branch or user.
Retailer length wording conflicts with the manufacturer; use FELCO's 8.46-inch overall length for comparison and confirm the exact model.
Servicing requires the correct replacement components and adjustment; repairability is not maintenance-free operation.
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