Reddit mentions: The best gardening shears & scissors

The grafting shears are from Amazon.


This is the specific one I bought, but I'm pretty sure the others that look the same are made by the same manufacturer, just branded differently:


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCJGD1F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i-nPzbRZCQ858



I also bought parafilm at the same time from Amazon. The other time I tried grafting I used electrical tape and an old plastic produce bag. I did avocado first because it's convenient and I had seedlings ready. Next I have a mango seedling ready to graft my grandma's mango on. After that, I have a bunch of citrus seedlings started, so maybe next year they'll be ready, but those I plan on grafting a main cultivar, then trying bud grafting multiple cultivars on one tree. That'll probably take years, though.


The star apple seeds that I planted never grew, so I got the tree because I didn't want to wait. The aesthetics are a big plus.


From what I've read, the banana can be used as either a plantain or dessert banana (I think this is common with the Hawaiian varieties). Supposedly has pink flesh when fully ripe.


I remember you mentioning melanose before, and it looks like it. It's only on the side that doesn't get sun. If it's only something that effects appearance, I'm fine with it. It's good to hear your citrus is doing well, I always worry about giving advice and how it'll do. Hopefully they'll fruit soon.


Thanks for the maile info. According to that, I'm pretty sure the pot it's in is in the right location, I just have to find somewhere to plant it.



Here's a pic of my jackfruit tree:


http://i.imgur.com/zkvxBY0.jpg


The only pruning I think I did was top it. The bamboo is in the way of where I cut it, but I topped it around 4 1/2 feet above the soil. It's also got some new shoots, but I think with the jackfruit, most of the new growth dies off. It's also really uneven because I don't rotate my trees so the sun hits all sides, which I probably should. You can also see the tiny fruit behind the leaf. Still unsure if it will stay, but at least it's there.

I second StonerSn0rlax's view to start off with coco-coir or soil.

These are my suggestions - feel free to ask more questions if you need anything!

Read these guides (not by me) - I wish I had had something like this when I started: http://homegrow-pro.com/quantum-board-build-grow-tent/ And this one: http://homegrow-pro.com/the-3x3-grow-tent-setup/

The links and suggestions below are oriented for Canadians, so feel free to ask for alternatives.

Essentials

• Grow Tent: 3 ft x 3 ft x 6 ft is the size you'd probably want. This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMKIO
  
• Light: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Kingbrite-240W-LM301H-with-CREE-660_62138608878.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.41413.39.e07058f6OqSWQf This light is a fantastic LED quantum board that is very easy to assemble - I got the 3000K one with the epistar, but this one has the better CREE version
  
• Fabric Pots: Head to Amazon and grab yourself a 5-pack of 7 gallon fabric pots https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Gallons-Thickened-Nonwoven-Handles/dp/B00TF9E9PY/
  
• Also get yourself a saucer (you can get this at any garden store) and a pot elevator for each pot (pot elevator example: http://amazon.ca/Gro-Pro-725675-Level-Elevator/dp/B01J37FHF8/)
  
• Soil: Get yourself a bail of Pro Mix HP with mycorrhizae (it's cheap, reliable, and hard to overwater) from Canadian Tire, Rona, any store really and get also a bag of earthworm castings. Cover the bottom of your fabric pot with the castings (2-3 inches deep) https://www.homehardware.ca/en/20l-organic-worm-castings/p/5025712
  
• Nutrients: Gaia Green Dry Amendments (All Purpose and Power Bloom) Mix the All Purpose in with your Pro-Mix HP and then top dress your "soil" every month, changing it to Power Bloom during flowering https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-all-purpose-4-4-4.html https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-power-bloom-2-8-4-power-bloom-2-8-4-2kg.html
  
• Ventilation: Get the AC Infinity Cloudline T4 - it's absolutely worth it. Then purchase a 4-inch carbon filter and 4 inch tubing from Amazon (branding doesn't matter for these two things) https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-CLOUDLINE-T4-Ventilation/dp/B06ZXWN3BG https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-Dual-Layer-Aluminium-Ventilation/dp/B071LHCFZ8 https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Australia-Charcoal-Pre-filter-Included/dp/B01DXYMBU6
  
• Timer: You can go cheap on this, but also consider a smart timer (like a Wemo) https://www.amazon.ca/Insight-Switch-Enabled-Compatible-Amazon/dp/B00EOEDJ9W
  
• Seeds: Jahseeds.ca - Canadian breeder, amazing beans, amazing price! Go with feminized seeds for your first round. https://jahseeds.ca/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffeminized-seeds
  
  
  Extra accessories
  
  
• 2 fire extinguishers (one for just outside tent, one for outside the room, where the tent is located)
  
• Pruning shears (seperate ones for trimming live plants and ones for harvesting) https://www.amazon.ca/Pruning-Gardening-Straight-Stainless-Precision/dp/B076HL5JJM
  a lighter (for sanitizing)
  
• a set of tweezers, for planting your sprouted seed
  
• some garden gloves
  
• rope ratchets for your lights
  
• zips ties for protecting things
  
• binder clips (for low stress training)
  
• plant ties (soft rubber and wire kind)
  
• watering can
  
• two pairs of measuring spoons for dry amendments
  
• a clip on fan and rotating fan (for air circulation over and under the canopy)
  
• markers and a pack of tag plant markers for identifying plants
  
• soil moisture https://www.amazon.ca/Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter-Hydrometer/dp/B014MJ8J2U
  
• paper towels (for germination)
  
• Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Lid for 19 Litre (5 Gal.) Multi-Use Buckets great for gathering up the excess water and tipped soil) https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bucket-head-wet-dry-vacuum-powerhead-lid-for-19-litre-5-gal-multi-use-buckets/1000666690
  
• 3 five gallon buckets (1 for the buckethead vacuum and 2 for extra water reservoirs) and two lids
  
• 3 surge protector power bars
  
• Various AC power extension cables
  
• 1 trellis net (for ScrOG training)
  
• USB microscrope (used to check the trichomes at harvest - if you want you can also get an adapter so it plugs directly into your smartphone, as opposed to plugging it into a computer) https://www.amazon.ca/Jiusion-Magnification-Endoscope-Microscope-Compatible/dp/B06WD843ZM
  
• 62% Boveda packs for curing
  
• Mason jars for curing and storage
  
• hanging rack for drying (you can substitute this for a hanger and some plant ties)
  
• Duct tape
  It's a little more expensive at the start, but this setup will pay for itself within two harvests.
  
  
  With this setup you can expect to yield between 8 to 10 oz every run (even with autos), once you grow accustomed to the cycle.

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!!

> I see a lot of YouTubers using their shears to clip thin wire and I just cringe every time.

Bonsai shears are typical carbon steel and typical can stand up to aluminum wire with no issues. Sure it dulls them faster but if you cut on the back part of the blade, which rarely gets used anyway, it isn't a big deal. The problem is when you start using the tips on heavier wire like I did plus it dulls the tip down no matter the wire size and you want the tips to be super sharp.

> Would you recommend beginners start with the cheap Amazon pair

Within reason this is probably a good idea. The problem is I wouldn't recommend the $9 pair I got as the tips are too rounded over which makes all the detail work very hard. Here are the long handle ones I now own. Zoom in and look at the tips of each. Note how the left pair has the tip broken on the right blade and the middle pair look like both tips are broken.

• The left pair are the first ones I got given as a present. They where $50 on Amazon at the time. They were awesome. Comfortable, the tips meet perfectly and they were easy to use for hours.
  
  
• The middle pair where $9 and I got as punishment for being dumb and breaking the tip off my nice pair. I would not recommend them because unlike what the picture looks like on Amazon, the tips are very much rounded and look like they are both broken off instead of coming to a point. This is by design but it makes them much harder to use for detailed trimming. While they will work and are better than anything you will find at a home center, only get them if you are extremely budget constrained.
  
  
• The far right pair were $25 and are very nice. They aren't quite as ergonomic as my first pair, but for 50% of the price I can't easily live with that. They are a bit longer which is nice since I work with a lot of sharp needle junipers and the tips are sharp and come together nicely. I would recommend these as the entry level pair.

Saved this comment from a fella in micro grocery to start my set up

These are suggestions - feel free to ask more questions if you need anything.

Read this guide - I wish I had had something like this when I started: http://homegrow-pro.com/quantum-board-build-grow-tent/ Read this guide too: http://homegrow-pro.com/the-3x3-grow-tent-setup/

Essentials

• ⁠Grow Tent: 3 ft x 3 ft x 6 ft is the size you'd probably want. This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMKIO
• ⁠Light: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Kingbrite-240W-samsung-lm301h-288v3-quantum_62120261175.html?spm=a2700.7803241.0.0.31d73e5fhFxf6a This light is a fantastic LED quantum board that is very easy to assemble - I got the 3000K one with the epistar
• ⁠Fabric Pots: Head to Amazon and grab yourself a 5-pack of 7 gallon fabric pots https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Gallons-Thickened-Nonwoven-Handles/dp/B00TF9E9PY/
• ⁠Also get yourself a saucer (you can get this at any garden store) and a pot elevator for each pot (pot elevator example: http://amazon.ca/Gro-Pro-725675-Level-Elevator/dp/B01J37FHF8/)
• ⁠Soil: Get yourself a bail of Pro Mix HP with mycorrhizae (it's cheap, reliable, and hard to overwater) from Canadian Tire, Rona, any store really and get also a bag of earthworm castings. Cover the bottom of your fabric pot with the castings (2-3 inches deep) https://www.homehardware.ca/en/20l-organic-worm-castings/p/5025712
• ⁠Nutrients: Gaia Green Dry Amendments (All Purpose and Power Bloom) Mix the All Purpose in with your Pro-Mix HP and then top dress your "soil" every month, changing it to Power Bloom during flowering https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-all-purpose-4-4-4.html https://www.canadiangardensupply.com/gaia-green-power-bloom-2-8-4-power-bloom-2-8-4-2kg.html
• ⁠Ventilation: Get the AC Infinity Cloudline T4 - it's absolutely worth it. Then purchase a 4-inch carbon filter and 4 inch tubing from Amazon (branding doesn't matter for these two things) https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-CLOUDLINE-T4-Ventilation/dp/B06ZXWN3BG https://www.amazon.ca/AC-Infinity-Dual-Layer-Aluminium-Ventilation/dp/B071LHCFZ8 https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Australia-Charcoal-Pre-filter-Included/dp/B01DXYMBU6
• ⁠Timer: You can go cheap on this, but also consider a smart timer (like a Wemo) https://www.amazon.ca/Insight-Switch-Enabled-Compatible-Amazon/dp/B00EOEDJ9W
• ⁠Seeds: Jahseeds.ca - Canadian breeder, amazing beans, amazing price! Go with feminized seeds for your first round. https://jahseeds.ca/shop?olsPage=t%2Ffeminized-seeds

Extra accessories

• ⁠Pruning shears (seperate ones for trimming live plants and ones for harvesting) https://www.amazon.ca/Pruning-Gardening-Straight-Stainless-Precision/dp/B076HL5JJM
• ⁠a lighter (for sanitizing)
• ⁠a set of tweezers, for planting your sprouted seed
• ⁠some garden gloves
• ⁠rope ratchets for your lights
• ⁠zips ties for protecting things
• ⁠binder clips (for low stress training)
• ⁠plant ties (soft rubber and wire kind)
• ⁠watering can
• ⁠two pairs of measuring spoons for dry amendments
• ⁠a clip on fan and rotating fan (for air circulation over and under the canopy)
• ⁠markers and a pack of tag plant markers for identifying plants
• ⁠soil moisture https://www.amazon.ca/Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter-Hydrometer/dp/B014MJ8J2U
• ⁠paper towels (for germination)
• ⁠Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Lid for 19 Litre (5 Gal.) Multi-Use Buckets great for gathering up the excess water and tipped soil) https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bucket-head-wet-dry-vacuum-powerhead-lid-for-19-litre-5-gal-multi-use-buckets/1000666690
• ⁠3 five gallon buckets (1 for the buckethead vacuum and 2 for extra water reservoirs) and two lids
• ⁠3 surge protector power bars
• ⁠Various AC power extension cables
• ⁠1 trellis net (for ScrOG training)
• ⁠USB microscrope (used to check the trichomes at harvest - if you want you can also get an adapter so it plugs directly into your smartphone, as opposed to plugging it into a computer) https://www.amazon.ca/Jiusion-Magnification-Endoscope-Microscope-Compatible/dp/B06WD843ZM
• ⁠62% Boveda packs for curing
• ⁠Mason jars for curing and storage
• ⁠hanging rack for drying (you can substitute this for a hanger and some plant ties)
• ⁠Duct tape

It's a little more expensive at the start, but this setup will pay for itself within two harvests. With this setup you can expect to yield between 8 to 12 oz every run, once you grow accustomed to the cycle.

Are you referring to hedge shears? If so, these are decent ones. They are forged steel so be sure to put some oil on the blades to prevent rust and be sure to sharpen them. If you want to spend the money then some Okatsune or Felco ones are great. I have used both and they are truly excellent if you can justify the price. My preference is for Okatsune.

https://www.amazon.com/Corona-HS-3911-Forged-4-Inch/dp/B00004R9YA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=corona+forged+hedge+shears&qid=1573382688&sr=8-2

If you were referring to bypass pruners then I would recommend Bahco hand pruners over the Felco ones. They are just as much BIFL with durability and replaceability but are more ergonomic in my hand and don't accidentally lock closed due to the natural motion of using them. They are also usually $10-$15 cheaper. I used to do 6+ hours of hand pruning at a time and I have used Bahco, Belco, Corona, Fiskars, and countless cheap brands. The Bahco ones are with out a doubt the most comfortable and functional for my hands. But, I know plenty of folks that also prefer Felcos so try them all out and see what you like.

https://www.amazon.com/Bahco-Ergo-Bypass-Pruner-PX-M2/dp/B000288W96/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=bahco+bypass+pruners&qid=1573383260&sr=8-3

I've killed hundreds of chickens using this method:

1. Get a pair of very sharp garden shears like these. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HP8Z5J6?psc=1 the longer the blades the better, possibly 2" and they must be very sharp and in great shape.
   
   
2. Wrap the chicken in an old towel with the head sticking out. Stand up, and bend over, and hold the chicken between your ankles gently, and hold the head in your hand covering the eyes and beak, and stretch out the neck.
   
   
3. Place the shears around the neck 2 1/2" behind the base of the head, and get as much of the neck in the shears as possible.
   
   
4. Say: "Thanks for being a good chicken, and thanks for the food you've provided for our family, we really appreciated having you with us.".
   
   
5. Give one big SNIP and then if that doesn't do it, snip the remainder, then place the head on the ground on a rag.
   
   
6. The body will convulse and blood will be dispersed, which is why I prefer to use an upside down cone to hold the birds instead of in my hands, but if you don't have a cone, just do your best and the towel will greatly reduce flapping.
   
   
7. The head's eyes will close in 3 or 4 seconds and it's all done peacefully, and humanely, and it's over so quickly for the head and brain, that I feel it's the most humane way I can end a chickens' productive life.

I used to use fiskars religiously. I still do occasionally but I mostly use these now...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P0FK7W6/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1526068853&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=trim+scissors&dpPl=1&dpID=51x9w7rkW%2BL&ref=plSrch


I was looking to get another pair of fiskars and came across these. There work better than fiskars IMO bc they fit in your hand better. Plus they are cheap and clean easily

I have a vintage version of this one which I like for its elegance and it's spring, but I think I want something with a little more leverage, maybe this one.

Whatever you choose, please don't toss them when they're sticky. Just put them in a jar with alcohol and clean when you're done or need fresh ones. It's pretty quick and is better for the environment.

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

These are the ones I got and I've been pretty happy with them so far. I'd love to get some nice forged ones someday though.

You’re welcome! There are some nicer higher end scissors but I don’t know which brands are the really nice ones. THESE are the ones I recently bought and I love them.

Can I start off by saying that this well researched, well organized, informative post is a breath of fresh air compared to the "These balls mean its female, right?" and "Got clone, wat do guyz, lol" type posts, thank you for that.

I'd advise you skip the cheapo fan controllers and go with a Mercury 4 to maintain way tighter temp control. These controllers will raise and lower your fan speed to maintain a 10 degree swing. Or go full bore with the Arduino and control it with that.

A variac fan controller is also a good alternative to the cheap ones.

I'd also recommend a 6 inch setup as they're much more prevalent in home improvement stores. A six inch fan moving the same amount of air will also be quieter.

Consider Jack's hydro 321 if you're concerned you're paying a bit too much for Scott's brand bottled water... I mean GH nutes, sorry, I get confused sometimes.


I like these scissors.

https://smile.amazon.com/Sago-Brothers-Pruning-Scissors-Trimmer/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=pd_sim_86_23?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M6MNMDEB9656STMBFWVM

A 40x loupe will be hard to get pics with. People seem to have good luck with those phone attachment macro lenses.

You may need a temp controller for the seedling mat, but I've read of people using pencils under their seedling tray for a little air gap.

Thanks for those comments.

So based on that knowledge, which of these would you suggest? I see references to Joshua Roth a lot but have not seen anything about the TinyRoots stuff... Which would you suggest going with?

TinyRoots

[Joshua Roth 1]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9GDNQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NXCE6RJIY9N2)

Joshua Roth 2

Mu Tian


Joshy' Ohkubo Hasami


I am ok spending a few extra dollars for shears if they are better in the long run.

Thanks!

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 :)

Don't know why it would be under the bed, but it looks very much like the spring from a hand pruner.

Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Felco-Replacement-Springs-Pruners-Models/dp/B0016AJCGQ

No, the orange handled ones, those look painful to hold. The orange ones are lightweight and there is no spring so it doesn't dig into your hand after a full day of trimming. My trim speed got faster too but I try not to trim if I don't have to anymore, lol! Make sure to get the curved ones too they do a good job of getting deep in the bud without having to mess anything up.

It was a good harvest. I weighed them this time wet. Got 500 grams total wet weight off of 3 dwarf/stunted surprise autos.

I am very impressed now with Dewey. 200 grams wet weight and she was only 9 inches tall. I did lose one of her top buds to bud rot. Sad - other than the fact I grew a bud big and bad enough to rot - yeah me.

I tried some new trimmers this time. I have a set of the fiskars but I bought a pack of Sago Brothers Bonzai trimmers. (https://www.amazon.com/Sago-Brothers-Pruning-Scissors-Trimmer/dp/B00P0FK7W6).

I can't recommend them enough. Sharp and easy to use for small hands. And when I found the bud rot I just tossed the pair I was using to the side and grabbed a fresh pair. Upped my hygiene game immediately.

Kevin smells a bit grassy (not unpleasant) but Huey and Dewey smell like diesel.

4 more weeks and the Hash Plant should be done. Bubble Hash everywhere.

Chinese elms have such fine branches and leaves that these clippers or similar is your best option for trimming it up: http://www.amazon.com/Corona-Clipper-4350-Thinning-Shear/dp/B00004R9YU

I cover a lot of other resources in my other answers to these comments if you want more resources. =)

I have used the one that snaps on top of a 5 gallon bucket. https://www.amazon.com/DeBudder-Bucket-Lid-Original-Brand/dp/B0751Q53KZ/ref=asc_df_B0751Q53KZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=196276925246&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15839686140557543819&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029183&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-393055790791&psc=1

It works fairly well. They also make one that you can attach to a flat work surface. Good luck

https://www.amazon.com/DeBudder-Edge-Original-420-Brand/dp/B07HLC3VZS/ref=pd_aw_fbt_201_img_2/140-9925709-6030921?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07HLC3VZS&pd_rd_r=5ed72c93-7870-454f-96ab-a30db7a6e974&pd_rd_w=TjZBE&pd_rd_wg=biVcb&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=RPJM8YRP6RMKRWEDBXJS&psc=1&refRID=RPJM8YRP6RMKRWEDBXJS

I use these Sago Brothers Bonsai Pruner Pruning Scissors for Bud and Leaves Trimmer 5 PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w1xrzb280M4BH

Super cheap and sharp and work perfectly for trimming

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P0FK7W6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1527029595&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bonsai+shears

These are by far my favorite for trimming sugar leaves. Super precise and razor sharp, makes it really easy to cut leaves precisely. Use any type of larger shears or scissors for stems and branches.

I currently use a pair of Gerber Vital that I've used for a few years but am interested if anyone has something better.

https://www.gemplers.com/product/ARS320/ARS-Grape-Scissors

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chikamasa-B-500sf-Stainless-Steel-Scissors-w-Fluorine-Coating-Resin-resistant/263795173535?epid=8016915205&hash=item3d6b6ae89f:g:IAQAAOSw7XNbPLH5

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DeANBbJVTGJQ5

Heres what i grabbed except i got the curved and angled blade versions of the first two. Theres lots of other good ones though too im sure. I havent even tried these ones yet though so i cant really recommend them lol its just what i ordered after researching it.

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.

This is my pick for best trimming scissors. A spring on it would be nice but I'm ok without it.

They sell electric clippers. They are incredibly dangerous but work like a charm. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7QP2ZL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_jxy2DbV37S163

these are the ones I got

They’re amazing dude. The spring comes from the metal at the end. It’s basically two razor blades springing together. I don’t think I could go back to any type of actual scissor type shears after using these now. Also they’re cheap so if you didn’t want to clean them and just chuck a pair that’s a viable option as well. But they don’t make my hands hurt compared to the others so that’s the biggest thing for me next to how well they cut.

I disagree highly, those trimming scissors have a spring which will give your hand cramps if you're trimming for long periods of time (granted, you may not have enough weed to get that far)

Chikamasa makes the best trimming scissors, hands down. They were designed for the Royal Gardens in China and they are the go-to for any serious trimmers.

Specifically, these: https://www.amazon.com/Chikamasa-B-500SRF-Scissors-Fluorine-Coating/dp/B0195U2MLA

Chikamasa B-500SRF are hands down the best for dry/wet trimming.

Fiskars micro tip are the best I've used.

Fiskars Non-Stick Softgrip Micro-Tip Pruning Snip, 399211-1001 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU8CP1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Sei2BbDACJQES

Fiskars
or Chikamasa.

Just make sure to keep them clean. For the Fiskars, after use place them in locking position to increase longevity of the spring’s tension.

It sounds like you're being exceptionally picky when you trim? Maybe relax a bit? Are you trying to get every single little bit of leaf out?

My wife and I use a bunch of these little bonsai scissors. We keep a glass of alcohol out to soak the gunked-up ones in and just switch them out as needed. It takes us roughly an hour to trim a plant.

Our basic process is:

• Cut all the branches and the cola off the plant.
  
• Put em in a big box in the center of the table.
  
• Lay out our scissors and other gear.
  
• Get the cat off the table.
  
• Stick a trash can by the table for the big stuff.
  
• We each grab a branch.
  
• Cut all the big fan leaves off and toss them. This takes maybe a minute per branch, probably less.
  
• Cut off all the little popcorn buds. We throw these in a bowl and save them for extracts. Maybe another minute per branch.
  
• Get the cat off the table.
  
• Now we start cleaning up the individual buds.
  
• Nip off any leaves that aren't sugary enough. Toss them. Maybe 5 minutes a branch.
  
• Start cleaning up the buds. We just nip off anything that sticks out too far. We're mainly just shaping things up. Don't worry about digging into the buds to get every little trace of a leaf. If you can reach it easily enough, great, but no need to stress. This is the bulk of our time, maybe 10 minutes per branch.
  
  Edit: Oh, and if you're totally fine just extracting the plant, you really don't need to do much at all. I'd cut the fan leaves off since its quick and they're just needless bulk, but even that isn't mandatory.

I usually only grow 2 or 3 plants at a time so I'm probably not as particular about what I use to trim as others who end up spending days doing it. I am happy to use bonsai trimmers such as this

https://www.amazon.com/Sago-Brothers-Bonsai-Pruning-Scissors/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1542645012&sr=8-14&keywords=trimming+shears

I use this style scissors for my fine trimming. I bought two pairs for a buck on wish.

Sago Brothers Bonsai Scissors, Pruning Shears for Bud and Leaves Trimmer 5 PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DeANBbJVTGJQ5

You should try some of those spring loaded nippers. Much easier to rip out a thousand stitches in an eyelashed quilt.

This is why I got them. They also work well for trimming.

A friend of mine just pays his friends in weed to do it for him. Can't you do that?

Also, unless you are selling your stuff to a dispensary, there's absolutely no reason to do such a tight trim. This degrades the potency of your product.

Commercial grow ops usually use those little tumbler things to get those little rock hard nuggets for bag appeal. In the process, they end up shaving all the trichome heads off of the outside. No bueno.

Okay, all that stuff that needs pruning only needs it once a year or so, so you're not using them all day every day. So you don't really need the ergonomic-handled Fiskars.

Rosewood is an expensive tropical hardwood better suited to little occasional tables, musical instruments, and inlaid chess sets. I have no idea what bright bulb down at the cheap Chinese pruner factory thought it would be a good choice for a cheap pair of pruners, except for the obvious explanation that they are lying and it's just grained and stained pine.

Oak seems a more logical choice for a tool handle--except that you don't make tool handles out of oak. Hickory and ash are the near-universal choices for tool handles, since they're tough but springy. Oak is dense, heavy, and makes good furniture that will last for generations, but you use oak for a cudgel to beat someone's brains in, not for a pruner handle. Again, I suspect some skullduggery at the factory with a bucket of wood stain.

So, you're choosing between Cheap Chinese Pruner #1 and Cheap Chinese Pruner #2. I'll take "None of the Above" for $200, Alex.

These are mine. I bought them in 1986 when we moved into this house.

http://imgur.com/WXPQWYJ

They are solid forged steel construction. Two steel handles, each with a half a jaw attached. No rivets to loosen and break, no wood to warp and splinter. They have some kind of hard squishy rubberized coating on the handles, and then of course the yellow vinyl tape, to enable me to locate where I put it down in the flowerbed.

I am not able to discern a brand name, what with all the tape, but as far as I can tell, they are these, or something very similar.

https://www.amazon.com/GR8-Cut-Bypass-Pruner-Comfortable-Effortless/dp/B00HP8Z5J6

http://gardengurulawntools.com/

The same $15, but a completely different tool.

Also, the handles on your selections seem oddly long for a set of pruners, and they aren't shaped or curved. They look like a couple of sticks attached to the jaws. The complete lack of even a nod to ergonomic comfort is a marker for something designed in a hurry for the U.S. cheap garden tool mass market. Yardworks "does" tools for Menards.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTD_Products

I do not own floral shears. All my cutting needs are taken care of by the pruners for the big stuff, and by a pair of big kitchen utility scissors from Dollar Tree IIRC. I also own a set of loppers for the really big stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P0FK7W6

I like these along with micro tip shears similar to the fiskars for larger leaves. These get a bit more precise for those little sugar leaves.

My hands would hurt so bad after a day of using those. I prefer bonsai trimmers like these. They’re cheap, you can trim just as tight, and they’re way easier on the hands.

Immediately after a full trim (im lazy so I only want to handle and trim my crop one time). Then its on to dry and cure. I have a big 4'x4' oak box I dry in. Its outside on covered patio, I keep a rh meter in it. I have some control over humidity in the box through leaving the lid fully open, slightly open, closed, water bucket... I drop buds in bags and leave open for the 1st day or so (im bud washing so humidity is a little higher than if not washing). I have rh meter in the bag, when it gets down to 60-70 or so I fold over and clip the top closed. I monitor the bags 2,3,4 times a day. Its true, a very important part of the grow is dry/cure. I bet 99% of the crops that get jacked end up worse or trash because the thief does not know how to dry/cure. Good Luck bro/

I use these for bud trimming

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P0FK7W6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Chikamasa B-500SRF Curved Scissors with Fluorine Coating https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195U2MLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3pPADbRP8DGVH

i would use

Fiskars 399241-1002 Non-Stick Micro-Tip Pruning Snips

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-399241-1002-Non-Stick-Micro-Tip-Pruning/dp/B07KCZSMLJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2Y2DXWJ9ICGHA&keywords=fiskars+pruning+shears&qid=1572018395&sprefix=fiskers%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQzc5SkxONTBSUTkxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDc4MTQ3M1VVQjk2NEM5WUgwOCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDExNzE0N1lTSDBJMkVQWjdQJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

https://www.amazon.com/Sago-Brothers-Pruning-Scissors-Trimmer/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494649320&sr=8-6&keywords=trimming+scissors+for+marijuana

These things changed my life, can trim twice as fast with these as other snips.

Chikamasa B-500SRF Curved Scissors with Fluorine Coating https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195U2MLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0WE9AbTXE91WX

Fiskars makes trimming scissors

Are any of these more reputable than the other?

http://www.amazon.com/Ryuga-Ashinaga-Professional-Bonsai-Shear/dp/B00AB3WBXK/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1420746591&sr=8-27&keywords=bonsai+shear

http://www.amazon.com/Stanwood-Bonsai-Tool-Professional-Japanese/dp/B00CVUZZ2U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420745910&sr=8-5&keywords=bonsai+shear


http://www.amazon.com/JAPAN-Bonsai-Tool-TinyGreen-Professional/dp/B00MGESBMM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420746745&sr=8-2&keywords=tinygreen+shear

That was my first thought. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0FK7W6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_x8S7ybK6PTP7J

A honesuki is made for breaking cases at a time. In a previous life I had to do a bunch of birds daily and remove the rib bones as well. A robust petty will work.

If you don't want to drop 100+ on a specialized knife these shears will take a beating and then some. https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Vital-Take-A-Part-Shears-31-002747/dp/B00I9Y73TU - I use em to spatchcock turkey.

No pictures being as I am at work but:

• Morakniv
  
• Hori-Hori for digging roots
  
• Bonsai Pruning Scissors
  
• PU Coated gloves (for picking nettles and such)