I used to have a good saw but lost it. I had some decent pruning shears but I always break the plastic handles trying to cut limbs that are to big. I'm looking for some new ones and I figured there is no better place to find out what is good. I'm thinking of a pair that doesn't have a plastic handle. They are perfect to have when trying to set up on a bird and some limbs are in the way. Anyone have any suggestions for a pair of pruning shears? Saw?
Thanks
I use the gerber saw and bought a pair of shears from Ace Hardware. They are all metal and work very well. Cost a little more but worth it had em about 5 years. The plastic ones are just cheap.
Yeah I the gerber saw is what I had but can't seem to find it anymore. It was a good saw! I believe it came with a knife and had a velcro pouch.
i carry a set of shears that have plastic handles but i havent broken them....yet
I always carry a pair of shears when hunting, I prefer ones with an anvil style blade. Should be able to find a decent pair with metal handles at any hardware or garden supply store.
I use Floridan prunning shears and you won't regreat buying these. Made in the USA and will last a life time. Check these out www.floriantools.com
As for a saw I'm using a Gerber
I love the gerber saws but i think the shears aren't that great. I had the ratcheting shears and the ratcheting mechanism broke. Guess i was cutting something too big but the way I look at it is if it can fit around the branch it should be able to cut it. I'll have to try out a different brand.
I have both but now I only carry the gerber saw.
Hooyman 5 foot...and you'll have it for deer season!
Gerber set, saw and pruner,
I have a Gerber saw that you can change the blade from a wood cutting blade to a bone saw. I carry it and a set of Gerber racheting anvil pruners I got last year. These are heavier duty than the plastic Gerber pruners you find at wally world. I found them on the internet but can't remember what the store was called.
don't carry a saw but I do carry trimmers...heavy duty, metal...got it at the hardware store...all metal...and SHARP!!!
Quote from: bowhunter84 on March 10, 2011, 10:29:57 PM
i carry a set of shears that have plastic handles but i havent broken them....yet
Best to just go buy a replacement set now. After saying that, you know yours will break first thing this spring...
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Quote from: ctwny1 on March 11, 2011, 04:55:31 AM
I use Floridan prunning shears and you won't regreat buying these. Made in the USA and will last a life time. Check these out www.floriantools.com
As for a saw I'm using a Gerber
I think Floridan was the last pair that I broke. They were red handled though
Friend of mine has a saw that is only about half the size you normally see. He bought it at an outdoor show or something. Weighs almost nothing, with about a 4 inch blade. Wish I could find one of those, because I do normally carry trimmers, but the decent ones are heavy. Neill
I carry the Gerber Deluxe Hunter's Pruning Kit with Sport Saw and Ratcheting Pruning Shears.
(http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/medium/518/518467.jpg)
For saws I really like the Coghlans Sierr@ tooth folding saw, it's sharp and aggressive, cheap, and locks open.
Quote from: Chester on March 12, 2011, 11:42:56 AM
I carry the Gerber Deluxe Hunter's Pruning Kit with Sport Saw and Ratcheting Pruning Shears.
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That's the pruner I have that broke. I love the saw though.
I have two pair of these, one in my Turkey vest and one in my hunting pack. They are the best.
They will easily cut 1" trees and will cut bigger if you work at it.
They will replace them for a few bucks if they ever break or get dull, which mine never have done either.
http://www.woodyhunting.com/
I have broken 4 Gerber ratchet pruners and sent them back each time and they sent me a new one, only to be broken again.
Don't waste your money on the Gerber. Spend the extra money and buy yourself a Florian ratchet pruners, you won't regret it. They are made in the USA and are guaranteed for life. I have had mine for about 5 years now and believe me they have been put to the test and have never failed me. If I can get the cutter around the tree or branch, it will cut it, no problem!!!!!
LEATHERMAN SUPER TOOL 200. got it all
fiskars makes a good 3/4 " shear. nice an sharp. had mine for over 4 years. broke 2 pair of them cheap 10$ ratcheting ones from wally word . these are about 18 dollars
Quote from: archery1 on March 13, 2011, 09:04:33 AM
fiskars makes a good 3/4 " shear. nice an sharp. had mine for over 4 years. broke 2 pair of them cheap 10$ ratcheting ones from wally word . these are about 18 dollars
X2.....Got a pr of all steel about 10yrs ago and they still cut like new. Mine are the anvil type and don't think I paid much for them at Walmart. Sewed a leather strap on my Gerber Saw Holster so I could carry them and the saw on my belt. Gerber saw stays sharp a long time also.
Quote from: alloutdoors on March 10, 2011, 10:30:13 PM
I always carry a pair of shears when hunting, I prefer ones with an anvil style blade. Should be able to find a decent pair with metal handles at any hardware or garden supply store.
same here!
Corona makes a good pair or pruners. All metal, no plastic.....been using the same pair for deer, turkey, and trimming trees in the yard the past three years and it is still scary sharp. I got mine at Lowes I believe.