Fiskars Power-Lever Anvil Pruning Shears
- 5/8 in cut capacity on dry, hard branches
- Anvil blade for dry and dead growth
- Power-Lever four-point pivot for added leverage
- 11.8 ounces, 8 x 5.8 in body
- Ambidextrous, right or left hand
- Low-friction blade coating against gumming and rust
- Lifetime warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A leverage-boosted anvil pruner for dry, dead stems and small branches, with a lifetime warranty and grips for either hand. Anvil jaws crush rather than slice, so live green growth calls for a bypass pruner.
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ASIN: B000NU4YL8Category: Pruning Shears & Snips
Overview
Squeezing these Fiskars anvil pruners drives a sharp blade down onto a flat anvil, while a compound pivot multiplies hand force. Cushioned grips and an all-steel body suit deadheading, stripping small logs and cutting back winter-killed stems.
Extra leverage from the pivot design lets smaller hands get through hard, dead wood without straining. Anvil cutting suits dead material but can bruise living stems, so a separate bypass tool is worth having for live pruning.
Who it's for
Spring cleanup of winter-killed stems, deadheading and trimming dry twigs are where this pruner earns its place. Gardeners shaping live shrubs or cutting thick limbs need a bypass pruner or loppers instead.
Pros and cons
- Lever pivot adds cutting force
- Non-stick coating reduces gumming
- Works in either hand
- Cushioned grips soften each cut
- Anvil action can crush live stems
- Limited to small branches
- Specs disagree on overall size
Performance notes
Cutting force comes from the compound pivot, which spreads the squeeze over a longer handle stroke to raise pressure at the jaw. The anvil presses the blade against a flat surface, which handles brittle dead wood well but compresses soft green tissue. The low-friction coating limits sap buildup that would otherwise add drag.
Where it stands among pruning shears & snips
- #8 most-searched brand and model of the 9 pruning shears & snips lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 19 pruning shears & snips we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Fiskars |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting width | 0.6 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item weight | 0.74 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 8 × 5.8 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Color | Black/Orange |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Power-Lever anvil pruner |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Blade Type | Anvil |
| Product Style | Power-Lever |
| Point Style | Round Point |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Fiskars Power-Lever Anvil Pruner cut live green branches?
Fiskars aims the anvil design at dry, dead growth. Anvil jaws press stems against a flat surface, which can crush soft live tissue, so green pruning is better done with a bypass tool.
Is the Fiskars Power-Lever Anvil Pruner a bypass pruner?
No. It uses an anvil blade, where one sharp blade closes onto a flat anvil, much like an axe against a chopping block.
What comes in the box with the Fiskars Power-Lever Anvil Pruner?
One Power-Lever anvil pruner. No sheath or holster is listed.