I’ve been wondering what those pruners that hold onto the cut stem or cane is called? I have a hard time getting to the pieces that fall out of reach. I think they do exist, but I’m not sure what they’re called. Sorry, Austinkisses. Your post reminded me to ask. Lisa

Felco 100 - professional cut & hold pruners. Great for one-handed deadheading.

my large coronas have lasted 20 years with an ocassional handle replacement. I am in the bad habit of leaving it outside. It bites the largest cedars compared to my other lopers . I treat them rough and use trees, rocks and other trees to force those lopers though branches. no wonder why I need to buY another loper handle, I am looking at the ratcheting fishers lopers.

This is such a helpful post—-thanks to all for sharing! I’m just so excited to think of roses big enough to use these tools, lol! Right now, I can trim everything with my little Coronas. :-)

Thank you all, very very helpful. Any other thought on loopers? I have some tall climber on arches and also some older roses with thick cans beyond secateurs. I have been using a couple of different sizes from Fiskers but not super pleased. Of course, it could be the operator (me) that is the problem.

loppers sorry