Traditional Bypass Pruners

• Orange Vinyl-Coated Grips 
• Chrome-Plated High-Carbon Steel Blades
• Adjustable Pivot Bolt 
• Lifetime Warranty

Traditional Bypass Pruners are dependable, everyday cutters you can hand to a whole crew and feel confident about the finish on the work. The forged aluminum handles keep them light and steady, while the orange vinyl grip helps prevent slipping when you’re moving fast through hedges or production blocks. Chrome-plated, high-carbon steel blades stay sharp longer and clean up easily after sappy cuts. We’ve noticed the bright handles get set down less often and found faster when they do.

These bypass pruners are built for clean cuts on live growth up to 1 inch thick, which covers most shrub shaping, deadheading, and routine maintenance. A responsive spring keeps the action smooth, and the pivot bolt can be tuned so the blades meet cleanly. The soft wire cutter notch is a handy bonus when you hit a tie or light wire and don’t want to switch tools.

Product Specs

• Cutting capacity: 1 inch
• Overall length: 8-1/2 inches
• Weight: 10 ounces
• Blade material: High-carbon steel with chrome plating

Product Tips

• For the cleanest cut, seat the branch deep in the jaws rather than at the tip.
• Keep the cutting blade on the side of the stem you’re keeping to reduce bruising.
• Wipe blades during use if sap builds up, then clean and dry after the job.
• Adjust the pivot bolt if the blades feel loose or start to bypass each other.
• Use the thumb latch whenever you carry or store the pruners to protect the edge.

FAQs

What are Traditional Bypass Pruners best used for?

They’re designed for pruning live stems and branches up to 1 inch thick, including shrubs, roses, perennials, and light tree work where a clean cut matters.

How to use Traditional Bypass Pruners?

Open the pruners fully, position the branch 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 handles. Lock the thumb latch when you move to the next task or put them away.

What does the soft wire cutter notch do?

It lets you snip soft wire or ties at the rear of the cutting blade so you can make a quick cut without reaching for another tool.

Can the blades be adjusted if they don’t line up perfectly?

Yes. The pivot bolt is adjustable, so you can fine-tune blade contact for cleaner closing and better cut quality.

Are replacement parts available, and is there a warranty?

Replacement parts are available, and these pruners are backed by A.M. Leonard’s lifetime warranty program.

SKU:

1231286-AML