Anvil Pruning Shears Flo model 99216, 175 mm blade, secateurs for woody stems

Anvil pruning shears Flo model 99216 with a 175 mm blade are designed for cutting woody stems and branches in garden and landscape maintenance. This anvil-style secateur uses a single sharp blade that closes onto a flat anvil surface, producing compressive cuts suitable for harder, drier or dead wood. The tool is intended for gardeners and landscapers who need reliable force for pruning shrubs, small tree branches and removing dead growth.

Advantages

The anvil cutting mechanism focuses force on a single blade pressing against a flat surface, reducing slipping on hard or fibrous stems and enabling stronger cuts with less manual effort. The 175 mm blade length increases cutting reach and allows handling thicker stems than typical small garden shears. The construction is suited to repetitive pruning tasks and maintenance work where compressive cutting of woody material is required.

Suitable for

• Cutting hardwood and dry or dead branches
• Pruning shrubs and hedges with thicker stems
• Maintenance work in gardens and parks
• Landscaping tasks requiring robust secateurs

When it may not be suitable

Because the tool uses an anvil-style cut, it can crush green, live soft stems rather than producing the clean slicing cuts that bypass-style blades provide. For very precise live-wood pruning, delicate flowering stems or frequent cutting of soft green growth, bypass secateurs are generally more appropriate. The weight and force required for anvil shears may be excessive for very small, detailed garden work.

Key specifications

• Blade type: anvil (single cutting blade against flat anvil)
• Blade length: 175 mm cutting blade
• Intended material: woody stems, deadwood and hardwood
• Primary use: garden and landscape pruning, maintenance

How to use

Position the cutting blade so the stem rests against the flat anvil surface and squeeze the handles firmly and steadily to apply compressive cutting force. Use the longer blade length to reach into shrubs or to cut thicker stems in a single motion. For best results on thicker or very hard material, make sure the blade is sharp and apply steady pressure rather than rapid twisting motions. After use, wipe the blade and anvil clean of sap or debris and store the shears dry to prevent corrosion.

What to consider before purchase

• Prefer anvil-style cutting if you often work with deadwood, hardwood or thick stems.
• Choose bypass shears instead if you primarily prune live, green or flowering stems that require clean slicing cuts.
• Consider blade maintenance needs: anvil blades may require regular sharpening and cleaning to maintain performance.

Usage recommendations

Use the Anvil pruning shears Flo 175 mm for tasks involving dry, woody material and occasional heavy-duty pruning. Keep the blade sharp and clean, and pair this tool with bypass secateurs in your kit for work on live or delicate stems.