Fiskars PowerGear2 Bypass Pruner, 3/4in. Dia. Capacity, Model# 392791-1001

These clippers are very easy on the wrist and pack a lot of power. I've tried other clippers that require much more force and rate these very highly. They feel very different the first time you use them, but you quickly become used to it and will find them very comfortable.

Received as a gift and is now my favorite pruner. I have the 522 and have used it so much I now am in the market for replacement blades. It is not meant to replace a lopper, but I do push it to the limit.

I've had these pruners for about 3 years. I love them! They are comfortable in hand and they do an amazing job. I gave it 4 stars because this year I noticed they could use sharpening as my rose stem cuts were pretty rough. I didn't want to pay to have them sharpened so when I tried to find a sharpener that could get in the back of the mouth, none would fit. So, my next idea was to disassemble the unit - which would also allow me to give it a thorough cleaning as well as get to know the parts of the tool. I use fountain pens, so this idea always makes me smile. 😊 But can this item be disassembled? I didn't want to try without knowing what I'm getting into, or somehow void a lifetime warranty. I cannot find any information on a thorough maintenance of these pruners. I hope these pruners can be maintained and that I don't have to start looking for a new pair. That would be sad.

I'm 76 years old as my hands will attest, and the 'power gear' helps make clipping much easier for me. Three months ago I never would have purchased another make or model gardening clipper. In the past, my power gear clippers lasted for years and I bought new only because they'd become dull over time and I could not find a reliable clipper sharpener. In my opinion, when Fiskars changed their power gear clipper design, their clipper quality deteriorated. Last year's new pair broke at the end of last year's gardening season, so I bought another pair three months ago for this year's garden, expecting them to last multiple years. I was absolutely stunned when my 'new' power gear clippers broke yesterday evening. These broken clippers are less than three months old and the gardening season isn't over yet! Sadly, two pair broken in two years is too much for me, so I'm switching to another brand entirely.

I bought this 3 days ago and it did not live up to my expectations. Difficult to cut 3/4 inch pomegranate branches and the handles pinched my palms if used without gloves. The blade is too soft for hard wood.

Got these Fiskars Power gear2 for my birthday 1 month ago. Have used them once and the handles bind up constantly which requires forcing the lower handle back into position. I'm only cutting tiny 1/16" twigs. Very disappointed.

Sounds good - "ergonomic", high power, etc. But in reality after about 6 months of use the "ergonomic" piece starts malfunctioning and hurting your hand every time you cut. I would stay with the "ordinary" version.

The handle that rotates makes this terrible to use repeatedly. Plus debris from the cuttings can make it into the gear easily binding the pruner up. I have a bunch of Autumn Joy that needs pruning every year, and these can't even work on that. I switched to cheaper pruners with much better results.

Without a doubt, the worst trimmer I have ever bought. The blades separate even on small twigs and don't cut. They choose to cut some but not others, very inconsistent. Trash.

It very hard to handle. I have tried for months, but it just frustrates me and I go back to my old Fiskars.