Types of Pruners and Loppers: Anvil
Blade chops against soft plate, usually metal. Best for: chopping dead shoots and branches Not good for: live branches, because anvil crushes soft stems
Anvil Lopper Let a rough-cutting anvil lopper do the grunt work of chopping off thicker dead branches (up to 2 inches) or trimming back live ones before you make the final cut with bypass loppers.
Shown: The short handles on this model are easier to maneuver inside tight shrubs, and an extra gear increases cutting power. About $28; fiskars.com
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