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GimmeYoTots 4.3K Views
Oct 16, 2024 8:10 PM

ARS HP-VS8Z Signature Heavy Duty Pruner (Made in Japan by ARS) $29.90 from Amazon MP Seller "Lowest Price" w/ Free Prime Ship

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One of the best prices I've seen on these in a long time. Made in Japan, and comparable to, and maybe even better than, the vaunted Swiss Made Felco F2 hand pruners. The NYT's Wirecutter [nytimes.com] gave the Felcos and ARS's their highest ratings.

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  • English Packaging and Limited Lifetime Manufacture
  • Unique latch lock enables single hand operation
  • Hard chrome plated for optimum protection against rust and sap build up
  • Ergonomic handles and offset blades for maximum comfort
  • Replaceable blades

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...1051&psc=1
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One of the best prices I've seen on these in a long time. Made in Japan, and comparable to, and maybe even better than, the vaunted Swiss Made Felco F2 hand pruners. The NYT's Wirecutter [nytimes.com] gave the Felcos and ARS's their highest ratings.

About this item
  • English Packaging and Limited Lifetime Manufacture
  • Unique latch lock enables single hand operation
  • Hard chrome plated for optimum protection against rust and sap build up
  • Ergonomic handles and offset blades for maximum comfort
  • Replaceable blades

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...1051&psc=1

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Oct 17, 2024 1:34 PM
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CooPonnOct 17, 2024 1:34 PM
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What makes these better than Felco?
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Quote from CooPonn View quoted comment :
What makes these better than Felco?
Take a look at the Wirecutter article I linked, above. They discuss the Felco vs ARS pruners. I actually own both the Felco F2 and this ARS. The Japanese blades on the ARS appear to be sharper. Also, the ARS have this unique closure design where you squeeze the handles to lock/unlock. Finally, have you seen the prices on Felco F2's lately? They're selling for about twice as much as the ARS's.
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Oct 17, 2024 5:08 PM
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idratherOct 17, 2024 5:08 PM
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Beware of fakes. Ordered 4 and received 4 fakes. Got refunds and kept all 4. Sellers didn't care about getting them back.
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Quote from idrather View quoted comment :
Beware of fakes. Ordered 4 and received 4 fakes. Got refunds and kept all 4. Sellers didn't care about getting them back.
Who did you order from? This seller is out of S Korea and has 4.7 stars out of almost 2k reviews. Recent reviews are 98% positive. Even my ARS were ordered from a Marketplace seller on Amazon as Amazon usually does not carry these - directly.
Oct 18, 2024 12:09 AM
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m0nkeyOct 18, 2024 12:09 AM
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Quote from idrather View quoted comment :
Beware of fakes. Ordered 4 and received 4 fakes. Got refunds and kept all 4. Sellers didn't care about getting them back.
How can you tell they are fake? Was thinking of ordering and wanna know just in case.

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Nov 4, 2024 4:11 PM
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zjs2kNov 4, 2024 4:11 PM
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I have this model for $30 and it is on par with my Felco F6. Both for medium size hand, but ARS has longer blade to cut thicker branch, probably similar size blade to Felco F2.
Check other sellers as well. It's $29.83 from Amazon Japan. Free shipping, no prime or min order required.
Mar 23, 2025 8:00 PM
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GraphiteBargainMar 23, 2025 8:00 PM
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Wow, I stumbled on this after searching for deals on Felco. Good to learn of a quality alternative. Thx!

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Apr 14, 2025 12:30 AM
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GraySquirrelApr 14, 2025 12:30 AM
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Quote from m0nkey View quoted comment :
How can you tell they are fake? Was thinking of ordering and wanna know just in case.

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Big thread with lots of photos here: https://growingfruit.org/t/amazon...11?page=11

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