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ARS Garden Scissors - Long
Best lightweight shears for delicate floral arranging and precise garden maintenance.
Discover the ARS Garden Scissors - Long (340HT), the lightest snipping tool in our collection, expertly designed for delicate tasks. These Japanese-crafted scissors are ideal for harvesting fresh herbs and precisely cutting flowers, bringing ease to your gardening and crafting endeavors. Their long blades offer extended reach and control for intricate work. While lightweight, they provide the durability and precision expected from ARS tools, making them a reliable choice for detailed garden maintenance and creative floral arrangements. These ARS Scissor Shears offer a versatile design, making them handy for a variety of tasks. Their longer blades are ideal for lightweight shearing of plants and also effective for cutting fabrics like burlap and weed barrier. Featuring soft bow grips, they are designed for comfort and to reduce fatigue during use. The blades are constructed from high carbon steel and finished with a hard chrome plating for durability and performance. With an overall length of 7.5 inches and a blade length of 2.75 inches, these shears weigh just 5 oz, providing a balance of reach and maneuverability for various gardening and crafting needs.
$33.28
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
73
/ 1113
#73 in Pruning Shears
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Who it's for
- Plant owners prioritizing clean cuts for healthy growth
- Gardeners working with dense or deep-set foliage
- Landscapers needing to shape hedges and ground cover quickly
Who should skip it
- Gardeners navigating tight or intricate plant structures
- Users with smaller hands or limited grip strength
- Pruners requiring extreme precision for delicate shaping
Performance breakdown
Precision Cutting
Long blades offer exceptional control for delicate floral and herb work.
Ergonomic Comfort
Soft bow grips effectively minimize hand fatigue during extended pruning sessions.
Build Durability
Hard chrome-plated high carbon steel ensures lasting sharpness and rust resistance.
Weight Efficiency
Featherlight construction makes these the most maneuverable shears in the collection.
Task Versatility
Equally capable of shearing garden plants and cutting through tough fabrics.
Reach Capability
Extended blade length provides necessary access for intricate, deep-foliage maintenance.
Key Specs
Made in Japan
Item Number
OM-M022
Overall Length
7.5 inches
Blade Length
2.75 inches
Weight
5 oz
Material
High carbon steel
Blade Material
Hard chrome plated
Handle Grips
Soft bow grips for comfort
Features
- Versatile shear design for various landscaping tasks
- Longer blades for lightweight shearing of plants and fabrics
- Soft bow grips provide comfort and reduce hand fatigue
- High carbon steel blades with hard chrome plating for durability
- Ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip
- Lightest weight snipping tool available
- Ideal for harvesting herbs and cutting flowers
- Long blades for extended reach and precision
- Crafted for detailed gardening and floral work
- Japanese-crafted scissors for delicate tasks
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the ARS Garden Scissors Long for their exceptional quality and precision. Gardeners frequently highlight the incredibly sharp blades that make clean, effortless cuts, enhancing the ease of use for various tasks from deadheading to light pruning. The robust construction and reliable performance solidify its reputation as a premium, indispensable tool. Users appreciate its comfortable handling and the consistent, high level of performance it delivers, making it a favorite for those seeking durable and effective garden shears.
Know before you buy
No, these are designed for delicate tasks like harvesting herbs, cutting flowers, and light shearing. They are not intended for thick branches or woody stems.
Yes, the high carbon steel blades are sharp and durable enough to cut through lightweight fabrics like burlap and weed barrier, making them quite versatile for garden-related crafts.
The soft bow grips are designed to distribute pressure evenly across your fingers, which helps reduce hand fatigue during repetitive tasks like deadheading flowers or harvesting large quantities of herbs.
While the hard chrome plating provides excellent rust resistance, it is best practice to wipe the blades clean and dry them after every use, especially after cutting damp plant material.
The 2.75-inch blade length provides extended reach, allowing you to get into tight spaces or dense foliage without damaging surrounding stems or blooms.
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