Hello, and a Brisk Good Morning to All, Since
i became a gardner decades ago, I always carry my Felco # 2 Secateurs, almost in
instinct, and when i don't have them on, i still reach for them at times.
A sharp secateur can cut a lead rope in an
emergency and prevent an unfortunate accident, cut rusty barbed wire, open a
can, be used as a pry, screw driver and all kinds of things that come up.
They are also used for cutting baling twine and even what they were designed
for, pruning. In that regard i find them indespensible for clearing out
brush on the trail and overhanging branches.
Over the years i have tried most of them all and
the Felcos are the best, and i usually lose them before they wear out, and all
parts are replaceable. The scabbard is a necessity
also.