Corona BP 3130

Growing roses are my thing and these pruners are the best I've found. I have about 40 roses in my garden and, owing to the long growing season in Central Texas, pruning is a regular chore -- the only thing I do more frequently is mow the lawn! I used to just buy a new pair of pruners every year or two from Lowe's to get me by. But I noticed how high the attrition rate became: some cheap pruners would break (especially if they have a fancy open/close mechanism, or cheap springs), others would get dull and stay dull, others just simply felt uncomfortable in the hand, and some were the wrong size or design. I finally decided to invest in a good pair of pruners that would last more than one season and these were it! I know there are more expensive ones out there, but, in my opinion, having tried the "best," I think Corona offers the best bang for the buck of any pruner on the market. The pruners are constructed of forged steel throughout, so that the handle actually extends directly from the blade in one piece of steel. The two "halves" (if you will) are connected by a very stout screw and the spring mechanism is very durable and reliable. The red rubber coating on the handles is very nice and holds up really well. Best of all, unlike many fancy pruners found at Home Depot, the blades are very easy to sharpen and seem to hold an edge much better than the competition. I had high ideas of sharpening this thing monthly, but it never happens. Truth is, it doesn't really matter! With my 40-some rose bushes, I made it through a whole season without sharpening and they still slice through rose canes with an effortless and perfectly clean cut. Overall these pruners are very comfortable and have a natural feel in the hand. The springs work reliably but are neither too strong nor too weak. Like all pruners, they require a bit of basic maintenance beyond sharpening. Oil regularly. I use Wahl clipper oil and have found it very good. You will also notice they get gummed up from plant matter and sappy substance. This is super hard to clean off with soap and water. Rubbing them down with alcohol is great to prevent the spread of disease, but does very little to prevent gummy buildup. I do two things. First, soak the blades i a bowl of vinegar. The acid will help loosen up the gunk without damaging the pruners. Secondly, clean with Fast Orange or a similar pumice-based cleaner. Pumice is the gritty, sandy stuff in the soap that really scrubs off the gunk. Fast Orange also contains copious amounts of citric acid to help clean thoroughly without the use of petro-chemicals. This gets the bulk of the gunk off and will leave your blades shiny clean! Overall I highly recommend these pruners and will return to buy more for many years. I'm very pleased with my purchase and always recommend these to my neighbors when they come to me to get advice from the "rose guy."

I've used a lot of pruners in my life, but none have ever surpassed Corona. If you take care of them, its very likely your Corona pruners will outlive you. They do what they do, and they do it well. No frills, no fuss, just durability. The fact alone that the locking mechanism is tied to the handle and not the blade is enough to rule out the others. I've had others where the locking mechanism gets "loose" and locks after every cut.

I've purchased a bunch of different pruners to cut flowers with but these are the nicest ones that I've ever used. Sharp and easy to get nice clean cuts with. Highly recommended.

Fits my hand Very sharp.

The only pruner I will buy! They last forever, staying sharp!

I bought my first Corona Bypass Hand Pruners 50 years ago. I’ve had different corona styles over the years but I’m always most comfortable with the simple ¾” cut. This pair that I received is stamped BP 3160 as are those that I have purchased and used in recent years. This new pair though is heavier and feels more like my 1” Corona Bypass Pruners. The spring is a heavier gauge and requires more force to close. The hook has a wider body (profile) and wider sap groove. Additionally, it weighs 9.1 ounces compared to my older, other ¾” clippers (some marked BP3160, 3160 or without model marks) weighing 8.7 ounces. That 0.4 ounce difference doesn’t sound like much, but if you have arthritis or carpel tunnel issues the weight and balance do matter. Trust me, you feel it. My Catalpa tree hung on to every one of its beans over winter, and a fair crop left from the season before that as well. The last big storm brought them down. I need to get them cleaned up and out of the lawn which is now rapidly growing through them thanks to much needed moisture. Where I live we are still charged for yard waste and I had to drive 1 ½ hours each way to get leaf bags. So, I spent 3 days clipping every one of the lovely beans (most now hard shell and split open into 3 parts each) into 4-inch-long pieces. Why? Because it’s the only ways to get them into 4 trash cans and 4 leaf bags. I spent ½ day with the new ‘beefier’ clippers and the rest of the time with the old. Hundreds of thousand of clips in those 3 days and my old-friend clippers met the challenge. The new ones sat on the side lines. Don’t misunderstand, the new clippers work great it just takes more effort than I had expected for the same model number and not being able to tell from the listing or the Corona Store pages that the product had changed. I’ll give the 5-Stars because I know the quality, but for the all the product pages that in some places show the same picture for the ½”, ¾”, and the 1” cut I would deduct 1/2 Star if I could. Additionally, the name: ClassicCUT Forged ¾” with the picture showing BP3160 Corona BP3160 Classic Cut Bypass Pruner with a picture showing BP3160 Corona Classic Cut 8” Steel Bypass also with a picture that shows BP3160 are all on the same Corona Store 3160 ‘SEARCH’ page, each with different price points. If I were to buy all three, would they all be the same? The model number on each picture says that they would be. If they aren’t the same, how would I know how to choose which would be like my beloved and aging pairs?

My husband had an old (I mean old!) Corona pruner that was his "go to" because he had no issues with it. We've had several other pruners that never seem to last, i.e., the springs have sprung, locking mechanism breaks off, not as comfortable to squeeze, don't cut as well. His old Corona is so old I had a very difficult time making out the small word "corona" that was chiseled?? in the metal. After using various magnification methods I was finally able to make it out. Thinking it probably was out of business I just took a chance googling Corona, and was absolutely amazed I found it. I purchased two sizes as my husband was very excited I found it, he even said I don't care what it costs, we've spent enough on all the others that just break. He just loves them, they are excellent and I'll probably be looking for more sizes!

The Corona BP 3180D Forged Classic Bypass Pruner with 1 Inch Cutting Capacity has truly exceeded my expectations. The craftsmanship and quality of this pruner are exceptional. The forged steel construction provides a sturdy and durable feel, making it capable of handling even tough pruning tasks with ease. The 1-inch cutting capacity allows for versatility when dealing with a variety of plants and branches. I found the pruner to be ergonomically designed, fitting comfortably in my hand and reducing hand strain during prolonged use. The bypass cutting action was smooth and precise, and I was impressed by how cleanly it was able to make cuts without causing damage to the plants. The sap groove feature also prevented the blade from sticking, further enhancing its performance. The durability and reliability of the Corona BP 3180D were evident as I used it for various pruning tasks in my garden. It tackled both delicate and tougher branches effortlessly, showcasing its versatility and strength. The safety lock feature provided peace of mind when storing the pruner, ensuring that it can be safely kept away when not in use. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Corona BP 3180D Forged Classic Bypass Pruner. Its high-quality construction, ergonomic design, and exceptional cutting capacity make it a valuable tool for any gardener or landscaper. I highly recommend this pruner to anyone in need of a reliable, precise, and durable pruning tool.

Corte todo mi jardín con estas tijeras y realmente me sorprendió el filo, incluso pequeños troncos los cortó como si nada.

Good quality product! Cuts with ease, the spring actively bounces back encouraging you to prune. All in all a great product!

Great wuality

Ottimi materiali e ben costruito. Il peso non è proprio piuma, va bene per mani medie.

Unbreakably strong and excellent in all respects