Switzerland
All true Felco products are made in Switzerland, if they say they are made in China they are knock offs.
Are Felco the best?
After researching 49 pairs of pruners and testing 39 models on dozens of maple branches, buckthorn limbs, scallions, raspberry canes, and wooden dowels, we found that the Felco 2 Classic Manual Hand Pruner is the best pruner for most people.
How can you tell if Felco pruners are fake?
Counterfeit FELCO
- Counterfeit blades are often attached with a screw on the inside of the blade.
- Counterfeit hardware is not precision cut, has a poor, rough finish and often uses round Philips head screws.
- Counterfeit logos are often laser cut, thick, unaligned and contain spelling mistakes (i.e. ELCO, FILCO, etc.)
What is the difference between Felco 2 and 4?
The Felco #4 is often called the “basic pruner” and is basically a stripped down Felco #2 without the locking mechanism or shock absorbers. The pruners retail for about $47.99; the small cost savings of $6 is clearly not worth the difference in features.
Which Felco pruner is best for small hands?
With their compact and innovative design and you will appreciate that the FELCO 160S is the perfect lightweight companion for smaller hands for general pruning jobs in the garden without a heavy-duty specification.
What Steel does Felco use?
Genuine Swiss Steel Components Deliver Top-Notch Performance With its classic, unchanging design, Felco secateurs have been the choice of smart gardeners, nursery owners and workers for over 50 years.
Can you use WD40 on Felco pruners?
To begin, the materials you’ll need to clean and sharpen a pair of pruners are: dish soap, a nylon scrubby sponge, a whetstone or sharpening stone, a few drops of oil (any kind will do, from canola to WD40), a rag or paper towels, and a bit of elbow grease.
Which Felco model is best?
Felco Model 2 is the best selling of all the Felco secateurs. Loved by amateur and professional gardeners alike, the handles are made from a forged metal alloy which makes them very strong, lightweight and they are covered by a rubber shock absorber.
Which Felco pruners are best for roses?
The Felco No. 2 original secateurs are perfect for pruning and dead-heading. The robust, forged aluminum alloy handles have a non-slip coating with classic red grips that are easy to spot. Cushioned shock absorbers help to protect hands and wrists with a smooth working action and soft closing.
