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    It’s a long story. The pruner head was invented by a Finn. I ran into it at a Swedish forestry trade show in 2013. The inventor died in 2015 and the business was abandoned. The patent had lapsed. l was lucky to get my hands on one in 2018. Some folks had shown interest in it so l set out to have...
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    limb zipper

    Thanks for the info about Common Ground Fair. Unfortunately the fair is no accepting any more forestry vendors for the 2022 fair. It looks like I will have to sign up now for the 2023 fair. Any other ideas for how to reach my target audience would be welcome. That audience l believe is...
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    limb zipper

    You are correct, both blades are sharp and both cut. The top blade does most of the cutting. The cutting gets easier when in full leaf and especially if the leaves or needles are wet. The weight puts the fibers under tension making them easier to cut. Cheers
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    limb zipper

    Unlike most pruners both the top and bottom blades are sharpened. Most of the cutting action comes from the top blade about 2/3. The bottom blade cuts as well. Its main purpose is to undercut the limb to prevent bark ripping, especially in the growing season. In the video you see the bottom...
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