Aug 26, 2022
The best pruning shears I’ve owned and a must have for foraging or homesteading! They’re a perfect addition to our foraging kit, self sufficiency tools, and gardening supplies.
Where to get these pruning shears
Get these pruning shears on Amazon or pick them up on the Barebones website. You can also buy these pruning shears with a sheath.
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Why we like them
First of all, these pruning shears are made from steel. There are no flimsy handles to bend or break, no rivets to come loose, and no rubber grips to tear. They’re solid, durable, and comfortable to use. They’re held together with a heavy-duty nut and bolt so they can be taken apart for easy cleaning and sharpening.
In summary, these pruning shears are:
Solid steel
Durable
Easy to clean
Easy to sharpen
Comfortable
How these pruning shears impact our prepping efforts
We make it a point to purchase homesteading gear that will last for years, indefinitely when possible. These pruning shears will last and last. We can sharpen them when we need to and if they ever rust, we can clean them up or buff the rust out.
These Barebones pruning shears are an old world Japanese design. They’re beautiful, simple, and high quality. We don’t worry about these breaking or giving out. This instills confidence even after the supply chain collapses and we can’t easily replace our pruning shears.
Quality is essential when buying homesteading gear you want to use long after SHTF or even a partial collapse — and good pruning shears are essential for homesteading, gardening, and foraging.
Specs
These pruning shears:
Measure 11.5 x 3 x 0.5 inches
Are made from alloy steel
Come with an optional carrying case
Want to see more Barebones products? Check our our review of this gardening trowel. And make sure you check out Huw Richard's book, Grow Food for Free.