Forged Bypass Pruner

• Forged High-Carbon Steel  
• 1" Cutting Capacity 
• Rockwell 58 Hardness 
• Replaceable Blade With Lifetime Warranty

The Forged Bypass Pruner is a tough, traditional pruner that stays sharp and feels solid in the hand. The forged high-carbon steel cutting blade is hardened to Rockwell 58, which helps it hold an edge through long pruning days and repeated woody cuts. Cast aluminum handles keep the weight down (8.8 oz) while the rubber anti-slip covering keeps a steady grip when gloves are damp or sap is sticky. Use this workhorse tool for shrubs, roses, fruit wood, and general landscape maintenance.

The bypass head delivers clean cuts on live stems up to 1 inch, and includes a sap groove to keep the cut area from gumming up as quickly. A volute-style spring gives positive return action, and the metal closing clip at the base is quick to use when you’re moving between plants. If you ever do wear the blade down, the replaceable-blade design keeps the tool in service instead of headed for the trash.

Product Specs

• Overall length: 8-1/4 inches
• Cutting capacity: 1 inch
• Weight: 8.8 oz
• Blade hardness: Rockwell 58

Product Tips

• Use bypass pruners on live wood for the cleanest cut and faster recovery.
• Seat branches deep in the jaws (not at the tip) for better leverage.
• Wipe blades during use if sap builds up, and dry before storage.
• If cuts start to feel ragged, check tension/clean first, then sharpen the cutting blade edge.
• Engage the closing clip when carrying to protect both the edge and your hands.

FAQs

What makes a Rockwell 58 blade useful?

Higher hardness helps the blade hold a sharp edge longer, which means cleaner cuts and less frequent sharpening over time.

How to use the Forged Bypass Pruner?

Place the stem deep in the cutting area, and align the sharp blade on the side of the stem you want to keep. Squeeze in one smooth motion to finish the cut, then let the spring reopen the pruner. Lock the handles closed with the metal clip when you’re walking or storing the tool.

What can I cut with a 1-inch capacity pruner?

It’s ideal for most shrub branches, rose canes, perennials with thick stems, and small fruit wood up to about 1 inch, depending on wood hardness.

Are parts replaceable?

Yes. The blade is replaceable, and the design is intended to be serviceable rather than disposable.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes. It’s backed by a lifetime warranty through A.M. Leonard’s lifetime warranty program.

SKU:

12380CO-AML