Wonder HOW expensive ? I'll check but thanks! Maybe I should say a good pair around 30$ or less.

Checked out felco's on Ebay. Many different models. Kind of confusing? Prices from 22$ to 60$. Wonder what is best and assume they are all bypass type? which I read are the best.

I see they make 2 thru 8 models. Anyone use the rotating handle model? Is it really easy on the hands? A lot to decide. Sorry.

I have a pair of #7 (rotating handle) that I've had and used heavily for more than 25 years. Replaced the blades once during that period. They were about $60 and worth every penny. I have had any number of less expensive hand pruners over the years including the moderately rated Fiskars and Coronas and they just don't last. Don't waste your money on cheapos that you will have to replace frequently - invest in the best. Good quality tools make the job easier and produce better results.

I just pick new ones up at Ross every 4-5 years for about 10 bucks. You have to catch them there, but they've always done well.

I have found the rotating handle models on ebay for $35. Good deal I think. Not sure whay all the different numbers mean though 2 - 6-8 modles,,but thanks. My rists are getting old too.

My mistake,,they are Zenport for around 35 to 40$, They say they are comparable to Felco. Anyone have any experience with the Zenport brand?

Had a set of Felco 6 that I used for years... lost them. Bought a Felco 7, with the rotating handle, 'cause I'd seen so many folks rave about them. I hate them.

Maybe if I were using them for hours of pruning, they'd be great, but for my purposes - mostly making a few cuts here and there while grafting... they're horrible. That rotating handle flopping around is not beneficial for my purposes.

YMMV

the numbers 2 thru 6 are sizes. Suggest you go to a garden center to test how they feel in the hand. My hand fits a 6 well but an 8 is too large.

Yea not sure about that rotating handle. I do have a lot of pruning to do though. I have big hands too but garden centers around me just have the cheapo types. Maybe 7s would be a good bet.