Fiskars
Fiskars Softouch Pruning Snip
Best versatile precision tool for gardeners, crafters, and home cooks.
Discover the versatility of the Fiskars Softouch Micro Tip Pruning Snips, your go-to tool for precise cuts both indoors and out. Engineered for detailed gardening tasks, these snips also excel in the kitchen for meal prep, in the garage for various projects, and for general hobby work. They feature fully hardened stainless steel blades for lasting sharpness and comfortable Softouch handles designed to minimize hand fatigue and enhance grip. An included blade cover ensures safety and protects the blades when not in use, while the ambidextrous design makes them suitable for everyone.
$15.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
443
/ 1113
#443 in Pruning Shears
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Blade Material
Stainless Steel
/ Stainless Steel
Who it's for
- Gardeners with arthritis or limited hand strength
- Detail-oriented florists and herb gardeners
- Users wanting low-maintenance, easy-to-clean tools
Who should skip it
- Landscapers tackling thick branches or woody shrubs
- Heavy-duty users requiring long-lasting blade sharpness
- Gardeners needing quick, one-handed safety engagement
Performance breakdown
Cutting Precision
Micro-tip blades excel at delicate deadheading and intricate pruning tasks.
Ergonomic Comfort
Softouch handles significantly reduce hand strain during extended gardening sessions.
Versatility
Seamlessly transitions from garden pruning to kitchen and hobby room tasks.
Blade Durability
Hardened stainless steel maintains a sharp edge through consistent, light-duty use.
Handling Accessibility
Ambidextrous design ensures comfortable operation for both left and right-handed users.
Safety Features
Included blade cover provides essential protection during storage and transport.
Key Specs
Blade Material
Stainless Steel
Handle Type
Softouch®
Grip Type
Ergonomic, Soft Grip
Hand Orientation
Right Handed, Left Handed
Cutting Mechanism Type
Bypass
Spring Mechanism Type
No Spring
Power Source Type
Manual
Weight
0.22 lbs
Features
- Full hardened stainless steel blades for lasting sharpness
- Comfortable Softouch handles reduce hand stress
- Precision micro-tip blades for detailed cuts
- Ambidextrous design for right or left-handed use
- Included blade cover for safety and protection
- Versatile for gardening, kitchen, and hobby tasks
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Fiskars Softouch Pruning Snips for their exceptional comfort and ease of use, making gardening tasks enjoyable. The soft grip handles significantly reduce hand fatigue, a major benefit for long pruning sessions or users with dexterity issues. Gardeners appreciate the precision and sharpness of the blades, noting they cut cleanly through delicate plants and small branches without crushing stems. This tool is frequently described as an essential, lightweight, and reliable companion for detailed deadheading and trimming.
Know before you buy
No, these are designed for precision work and light trimming. They are best suited for deadheading flowers, harvesting herbs, or detailed hobby tasks rather than cutting through woody stems or thick branches.
Yes, the stainless steel blades are safe for kitchen use. They are excellent for tasks like snipping fresh herbs, trimming vegetable ends, or opening food packaging.
The Softouch handles are specifically designed to reduce hand stress and fatigue during repetitive tasks. Because they are lightweight and ergonomic, they are a great option if you have limited hand strength or arthritis.
Yes, the design is fully ambidextrous. The symmetrical handle shape and blade configuration ensure that the tool performs equally well whether you are left- or right-handed.
Since the blades are made of hardened stainless steel, they hold an edge well. To maintain them, simply wipe the blades clean after each use to remove sap or debris and store them in the included protective cover to prevent damage.
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