TABOR TOOLS K18A Pruning Shears with Straight Japanese Style Blades, Florist Scissors, Multi-Tasking Garden Snips for Arranging Flowers, Trimming Plants and Harvesting Herbs, Fruits or Vegetables.
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Blades are two in number. 5 inches. The total length of the piece is 8 inches.
Stick to shears designed for cutting metals, in my opinion. This is meant to be used by florists. If I cut paper with my mother's sewing shears, she'd scream. This is also true of the Tabor K184A, in my opinion. To keep a good shear, only use it on plants. My Tabor is one of my favorite things in the world to have. Cuts that are easy to handle and clean.
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Note: Since Amazon removed the "Real Name" designation (which was the only thing that gave these reviews real credibility), I rarely submit reviews anymore. This item's description reads as follows: br>br> br>br> TABOR TOOLS K18A is a workhorse that won't break after just a few snips! You won't have to worry about rust because the stainless steel blade is corrosion resistant. br>br>In a strict sense, the above statement is correct. It is, however, insufficient. br>br>If you look closely at the product photos, you'll notice that everything is held together by black screws (including the center bolt that connects the two blades). br>br>On the day I received the product, I soaked it in water and placed it on the window sill with a wet paper towel covering it. I discovered rust spots on the paper towel the next day, but they were only from the screws. Everything was spotless, including the blades. br>br>It's incomprehensible to me that a rust-resistant tool would be held together by soon-to-rust metal. Screws that have rusted are a good example. This, in my opinion, is a ridiculous design flaw. When it comes to toilet seats, I've seen the same thing happen. It's extremely irritating! Nonetheless, I enjoy this item and intend to keep it. Here's how I dealt with the problem: br> & WD-40 is a good way to clean your tool. 40 (ie. rust is removed).
. ) Make sure the tool, particularly the screws, are completely dry.
. ) Apply a few drops of cyanoacrylate (also known as "Super Glue") to each screw.
. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours. br>br>After that, I repeated the "rust" test (i. e. a wet paper towel and a glass of water). This time there is no rust!br>br>The issue has been resolved.
I had high hopes for these. I wanted to replace my Fiskars snips with something better. These aren't the ones. The safety flip lock at the end of the handles, in my opinion, is the most serious design flaw. It keeps the blades open by randomly flipping down while I'm working. The worst part is when you've had them for 20 days and you're still not sure what to do with them. During the first nine days, you should only use them once. Only use them to trim leaves and on very soft wood cuttings (vines). they. Completely list their edge. My neatly sheared off 45 degree cutting ends are now just bent messes of tornnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn plant matter that has been crushed What a waste; however, they do appear to be attractive.
Small hands will find it light and comfortable. I've used a lot of pruners, and this is one of the best. This pruner has been in my possession for about two weeks. The blade is extremely sharp, and because it is more pointy than other brands, it allows you to get in between the herbs to snip a few leaves or be more precise when deadheading. The pruner has a solid feel to it, but it's not as light as some of the cheaper brands. After each use, I wipe it down with a dry towel. The small hook for closing the blade is great because it doesn't get in the way and it's simple to use. It's a fantastic pruner with a well-thought-out design.
This is a useful program. It has a solid feel to it and blades that are rigid and razor sharp. I'm likely to keep it, but the blades aren't stainless steel, which disappoints and concerns me. The K18A is not stainless steel, despite what the page claims. The blade is made of SK5 Carbon steel, according to information etched into the blade. Cutting plant tissue and sterilizing the blades in between cuts can cause corrosion to the carbon steel.
Because they were stainless steel, I went with these. as well as - There is no rust, and the locking mechanism is simple to operate - a simple swipe of your pants - The shears are sharp, easy to handle, and the pointed nose makes them very precise. This is a great tool for the price, but I wish Tabor offered a custom scabbard (with belt clip) for this model. I found one from Felco (which, strangely enough, didn't fit my Feclo pruners very well - For those, I needed to purchase a Corona scabbard. ) that seemed to work okay.
Simple to work with. These clippers have a razor-like edge to them. I needed something to deadhead my flowers, so that was one of the reasons I bought them. Other smaller clippers kept locking, which was a problem for me. Although the design of these pruning shears allows me to tuck the locking mechanism out of the way, the sharpness of the blades makes me hesitant to let a child use them. I would recommend them to anyone looking for good houseplant or container plant pruning shears.
I had my heart set on a pair of long-sleeved slacks. Pruning shears made of metal or wood would last more than a season and the blades would not twist or break when used on thicker branches. So far, these have lived up to and even exceeded my expectations. The handle is made of aluminum with embedded rubber, making it both comfortable to hold for extended periods of time and extremely durable. The blades are extremely strong, razor-sharp, and never bend. I also liked that the spring is a steel Volute spring rather than a standard steel compression spring, as this makes the spring less likely to pop out. The tool is a little heavier than a pair of plastic pruning shears, but don't let that deter you from buying one; plastic will always be lighter than metal, but it will never last. I'm very happy with my purchase; if you're looking for a pair of strong, long-lasting pruning shears, these are the ones to get.
I have a wide range of pruners in my collection. I like the TABOR TOOLS K18A pruner. . . . . . But if I could redesign it, I'd thicken and extend the top handle so it applies more pressure to the upper cutting blade, making the tips easier to cut. I'd also go with genuine Japanese steel with a HRC of 60, of which there are plenty of options. Genuine Japanese steel is sharper, lasts longer, and is easier to sharpen than 'All' of these knockoff steels. People are willing to pay a higher price for products that stand out from the crowd. This Tabor K18A might be the one.
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