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Fiskars Softouch Micro Tip Pruning Snip 6in
Last Updated: March 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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/10
Total Reviews
999
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136
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Hair
173scissors, cutting, clippers, flowers, pruning
+89%
-11%
" ... Trim off flower buds and vines without butchering the plant. ... "
" ... They are sharp, strong (can cut through a substantial thickness), and the springs do not wear out. ... "
" ... Really good cut and sharp just have trouble keeping them closed ... "
" ... My go to scissors for everything even for my nails ‘cuz I can’t handle the regular scissors nor the nail clippers! ... "
" ... Great for detail flower trimming. ... "
" ... My favorite garden scissors! ... "
" ... Nice clippers, they work well and require little effort when using them ... "
" ... They are so sharp that they actually cut rather than pinching the cutting off which is important when you plan to use the cuttings for propagation. ... "
Comfort
102hand, spring, scissors, pruners, arthritis
+82%
-18%
" ... Fits in hand perfect ... "
" ... Easy on your hand. ... "
" ... Love these precision snippers . ... "
" ... I have only used these once, for trimming, but they are definitely sharp and my hands don’t get tired from using them. ... "
" ... They are sharp, strong (can cut through a substantial thickness), and the springs do not wear out. ... "
" ... Nice and smallish to trim buds etc ... "
" ... These just work and feel great. ... "
" ... I make hand made cards. ... "
Build Quality
88orange, scissors, lock, broke, locking mechanism
+56%
-44%
" ... Extremely sharp,be careful ... "
" ... love this scissors, had my first one 10 years ago, but the latch broken, I can see they have improved the latch, and I would buy this over and over again, anytime. ... "
" ... I probably don't have to, but I replace my micro-tip shears every year as I have a lot of rose bushes and like them sharp. ... "
" ... I love these non stick coated fiskars. ... "
" ... Used them to trim a frayed bit of leather on a glove, they worked like a charm. ... The padded handles are quite nice too. ... "
" ... Lost the protective cover tip the first day even though it is bright orange so made a denim one though is not essential. ... "
" ... I use it to open plastic packaging as well as trim my plants ... "
" ... They are stainless steel with a nonstick coating, feel good and stay sharp. ... "
Size
52sharp, jobs, snips, small enough, pruning
+96%
-4%
" ... Precise and the right size ... "
" ... very small tip, works great ... "
" ... Perfect for small pruning jobs. ... "
" ... VERY sharp and the perfect size for small stems and leaves. ... "
" ... Easy to hold good length ... "
" ... good product, holds its edge for a long time, easy to get into small places. ... "
" ... I keep these handy little pruners in many locations! ... "
" ... Perfect size for the fine snipping sometimes needed! ... "
Fit
52hand, orange, spring, locking mechanism, snips
+62%
-38%
" ... very sharp and fits my hand well. ... "
" ... Easy to hold, easy to use and exactly what I was looking for to dead head my new bush rose. ... Good fit for my hand too. ... "
" ... The tips have a ground down nose making them very sharp, it’s helpful for poking holes to start cuts in hard to get at places, that’s why the orange sheath is included. ... The latch in the middle keeps them locked, then the sheath covers the sharp tips for safety. ... *A quick, easy scissor sharpening technique is to cut fairly fine grade sand paper into strips. ... "
" ... What I didn't expect is that these fit my 8 year old son's hands perfectly (he's average sized, so it will fit women with small-medium hands well). ... "
" ... Works great adjust the screw as needed though ... "
" ... Just what I needed and fit easily in my tool belt that I wear to garden. ... Sliding tab to lock closed works easily. ... "
" ... Blades fit into any tiny area, Amazon had them on sale and I bought 2. ... "
" ... Easy to hold good length ... "
Ease of Use
33easy, sharp and easy, small, sharp, nice and sharp
+100%
" ... It was so easy with this tool. ... "
" ... They are easy to use and easy to slip in a pocket when not in use. ... "
" ... Very easy to use on fabric and other craft ideas ... "
" ... Easy to use garden essential. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy on your hand. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Lightweight, sharp, and easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to handle, very sharp. ... "
Product Reliability
33year, pair, working, spring, months
+55%
-45%
" ... Been using forever it seems like, at least 10-15 yrs. ... "
" ... These worked great for a week. ... "
" ... my other one lasted 25 years. ... "
" ... I was trying to replace one that I have had for years and lost. ... "
" ... Bought mine a few years ago and recently bought one for my daughter. ... "
" ... Update: After over 15 months of moderate use, these work as well as ever. ... "
" ... used for many years . ... "
" ... I have had an original paired these for years they are my favorite. ... I bought backups. ... "
Price
32worth, money, cost, add, super
+88%
-13%
" ... Purchased as a backup pair for a good price. ... "
" ... Glad to have spent the few extra dollars. ... "
" ... The price was so good that I was able to buy one for the shed and one for my apron. ... "
" ... Price was right. ... "
" ... And they were super economical in price! ... "
" ... We like them but we'd love them at a slightly lower cost. ... "
" ... Well worth the price I'd say! ... "
" ... Bought a pair of these and some of the cheap Vivosun ones at the same time. ... "
Cleaning
31cleaned, cuts, easy to clean, use, sharp
+84%
-16%
" ... Very sharp, fits well in medium hands, cuts clean and can reach inside to cut small leaves, Clean up well with alcohol, don't cut yourself, ... "
" ... Got the job done but gunk easily builds upon the tip. ... "
" ... They're easy to clean. ... "
" ... I work at a licensed marijuana producer and my reguar fiskars need to be cleaned every 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Care tip: clean them every time. ... "
" ... Perfect size and provides a clean cut on my basil plant (see photo). ... "
" ... Coconut oil to clean them bad boys up after a trim. ... "
" ... Clean and sharp ... "
Marketplace
12item, work, seller, one, good
+67%
-33%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Even on sale it was more expensive then the price I paid at Amazon. ... "
" ... $4.99 from Amazon versus $11.98 from Home Depot. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Otherwise, they work as advertised. ... "
" ... I'm scared buying at Amazon now. ... "
" ... Work as advertised ... "
Features
12slide, orange, light, broke, mechanism
+50%
-50%
" ... Plastic orange lock mechanism broke apart during third use of light plant trimming. ... "
" ... The orange lock that's suppose to keep the pruners closed, doesn't work. ... "
" ... Taking off one star because the lock quit working within 2 days of when I received it. ... when the lock was working I could slide the lock on and off with my thumb. ... "
" ... Then while pruning, the lock must have slipped and when I squeezed to snip, the lock broke in two. ... "
Capacity
9house, around the house, small, pruning, pair
+89%
-11%
" ... Bought for house plant. ... "
" ... I have these clippers all over the house and back yard. ... "
" ... I try to keep a pair in the car, laundry room, office, etc. ... "
" ... Had one pair for years and ordered a couple more for around the house. ... "
" ... Great for small plants! ... "
" ... One of the best things for older people to have around the house and the garden. ... "
" ... They're excellent for every day use around the house. ... "
As Gift
8wife, two, much, given, gift
+100%
" ... My wife love these so much I had to buy two more pairs for gifts. ... "
" ... I like these so much, I now have a backup pair and have given a pair as a gift. ... "
" ... This was a perfect gift for my mom. ... "
" ... I give them as gifts for fellow gardeners. ... "
" ... I gave 4 as gifts to other people and they all loved it. ... "
" ... I purchased two more for gifts, ... "
" ... have given as gifts, also. ... "
Returns
8item, way, window, replace, purchase
+25%
-75%
" ... Unfortunately I didn’t use them when I received and so I got screwed on the return! ... "
" ... I purchased this item in July, I can no longer return it to Amazon. ... "
" ... Maybe I just got a bad one but since they aren't used frequently it was well past the 30 day return window when they broke. ... "
" ... No way to return the item due to return policy. ... No way to contact the seller to request a replacement spring even if willing to purchase another item. ... "
" ... The return window, June 1, is closed. ... Also, why does Amazon make it so difficult to find a way to satisfy a bad purchase after a return period? ... "
" ... It didn't prune what I needed and no return policy ... "
Ease of Cleaning
8sharp, easy to clean, blades, use, gunk
+88%
-13%
" ... work well and are easy to clean ... "
" ... Holds alot of plant gunk so you will have to clean frequently ... "
" ... It’s definietly sharp and cuts the stems in my garden crispy clean. ... "
" ... They're easy to clean. ... "
" ... Clean and sharp ... "
" ... and LOVES to use them and especially clean them when they get gunked up. ... "
" ... Blades clean easily. ... "
Overall performance
7job, super, smooth
+100%
" ... They are sharp and really do the job. ... "
" ... They do a great job. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
Design
7good, shears, protective, orange, cover
+100%
" ... It works well with many kinds of plants and they look nice too! ... "
" ... They might look or feel delicate but trust me these are hard workers. ... "
" ... I love these micro-shears. ... "
" ... On our journey to bring the beautiful outside inside. ... "
" ... The non-stick coating really works. ... "
Storage
6tight, spaces, items, storage
+100%
" ... I'm able to get into tight spaces without destroying half of the plant. ... "
" ... They are extremely strong and sharp, easy to use and don’t take up a ton of space. ... "
" ... Safety tip cover for storage. ... "
" ... They are great for window boxes, hanging planters and tight spaces. ... "
" ... Great snips for small items, such as flowers or herbs. ... "
" ... The padded handles are quite nice too. ... "
Weight
5light, sharp, comfortable, hand
+100%
" ... It is light weight, comfortable in the hand, sharp and accurate. ... "
" ... They are excellent quality and they use the best materials which maintain a sharp cutting edge in a light weight product. ... "
" ... Light weight - Fishers are tops! ... "
" ... They are light weight, comfortable to hold, and very sharp. ... "
For Kids
4one, mine, daughter, bought
+100%
" ... While she was at our daughter's visiting our granddaughter, I decided to try them out. ... "
" ... Bought mine a few years ago and recently bought one for my daughter. ... "
" ... Good at getting at young sprouts. ... "
Product As Described
4described, advertised
+100%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Otherwise, they work as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as advertised ... "
Cover
3cover, orange
+100%
" ... It would be nice if it had some type of holster, or pouch available to store the snips in when not in use. ... "
" ... I like that they have a protective cover. ... "
Band
3apart, use, orange
-100%
" ... Fell apart first use! ... "
" ... Here here it is June 1 and they fell apart. ... "
Delivery
3delivery, arrived, good
+100%
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Good product, good price, good delivery! ... "
" ... and delivery was early so that's always cool!! ... "
Food Items
3used
+67%
-33%
" ... Mostly for pruning tomatoes. ... "
" ... Great tool for gardening tomatoes and peppers. ... "
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Size: 6 meters