Learn why it's important to sharpen garden loppers, and get step-by-step instructions for sharpening loppers safely.

Below are our experts’ favorite anvil, bypass and ratchet pruners and loppers, all of which include recommended features like safety locks, high-quality blades and ergonomic handle designs.

Our experts list three main types of pruning shears to consider — anvil pruners, bypass pruners and ratchet pruners — each with their own unique benefits. They also mentioned loppers ...

Anvil loppers: An anvil lopper has an anvil design where one sharp blade comes into contact with a thicker anvil-shaped blade. When you operate them, they perform a crushing action that’s ...