Fiskars 2-in-1 Extendable Tree Pruner and Pole Saw (Extends 7.9 - 12 feet) with Rotating Head, Pruning Stik Model with 15-Inch Double-Grind Saw Blade, and Double Locking System

I am a 78 year old woman that has taken over yard maintenance since my husband has been having more problems with mobility. We have a crab apple tree that had a number of dead branches in addition to other trees with the same problem. I trimmed as many as I could with my new extendable lopper, but many were still out of reach. My husband had a similar tool, but the lopper was controlled with a rope pull. In addition, the saw was not detachable. I did try to use this tool, but most often, the saw got in the way when trying to position the lopper. In addition, when I could position the lopper, the rope cut into my hand when I tried to cut anything over 1" in diameter. I found this tool and decided to buy it. This tree pruner/pole saw works so much better than the one my husband has. Granted, at least for me, the weight at an extended length is heavy holding it on an angle with or without the saw, but this could be an age thing. So what do I like about this tool. 1) The adjustment to extend it up to 12' is very easy. 2) The saw is removable. So it doesn't get in the way when you are using this only as a lopper. 3) Cutting dead branches up to 1" in diameter is much easier than using the rope type. 4) The saw works well, but only on branches that are near a stable branch or trunk. 5) The pole and design of this tool looks to be very durable. 6) Cutting small branches is extremely quick, but thicker branches take some effort. Overall, I like this pruning tool much better than the rope type my husband has, and would recommend it. Cutting small branches is not hard when doing it from an angle, but much easier when doing it from below the branch. Just have to make sure the branch doesn't fall on on you. I find the lopper much more useful than the saw. It may be an age thing, but, when the pole is extended, even just the lopper at the end feels heavy especially when cutting on an angle. Cutting from below is easier to control the weight. UPDATE 09/02/25: Since we have quite a few trees with dead branches, I have been using the trimmer part of this tool quite often. Any dead branches 1" or smaller are very easy to cut on any tree, but I have noticed that anything larger than 1" can be more difficult for hard wood trees. Today, I tried to cut a 2" branch on a crab apple tree. I got the trimmer onto the branch, which required the full extension. I couldn't cut the branch, so I asked my husband to help. I held the cutter while he pulled the cutter. We braced the end of the pole on the banister of the deck. Between the two of us we couldn't even make a dent in the branch. Tomorrow I will try to remove this branch with the saw. Maybe it's an age thing, but I have noticed that I can hold up the trimmer when it's fully extended for only so long before I need a break. I do have strong arms, but this tool gets heavy after extended use. I hope this review was helpful for you.

This has quickly become my favorite garden tool. We have a palm collection, including many Mediterranean fan palms and Phoenix reclinatas--both with sharp spines along the petioles. This allows me to cut fronds from a distance without reaching into the plants. The rotating head allows me to quickly change the angle for the best cut. It's light enough, feels durable, and makes my life so much easier. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ok, i've only had the tool for a day so this is a preliminary review. First, there are no instructions included except for those included on the packaging insert. (Although use of the tool is very intuitive, so this is not really an issue.) Second, as mentioned in another review; it is difficult to remove the packaging from the head. I recommend heavy duty shears. The tool is what I've been looking for to trim vertical limbs directly overhead. It meets this need very well. The adjustable head makes it usable for most limbs from horizontal to directly overhead. The tool comes with a 15" saw blade, but I have not tried this yet. The tool is easy to use and fairly lightweight. Adjusting the cutting angle and the length of the pole is very easy and secure. Cutting limbs up to 1/2" is very easy. Very little force (pulling on the handle or ball on bottom of pole) is required to perform the cut. For limbs over 1/2" up to 3/4" a small amount of force is necessary, but not excessively so. For limbs over 3/4", some force is required. I attempted to cut a 1" branch and the cutter failed to release from the branch after not completing the cut. Moving the tool back and forth in the plain of the blades released it. I'm not sure I'd recommend attempting cuts much above 3/4". While the tool is durable, it IS lightweight. All in all, i'm very pleased with the tool. It makes a nice addition to my rope type extension cutter/pruner and my pole chainsaw. March update: I've now used the tool multiple times on several trees. I still give it a 5 star rating. I've had no issues with the tool and it's paid for itself in short order. (A professional trimmer will charge $200-$300 to top out a tree.) As I previously stated, I purchased this tool to prune vertical limbs directly overhead. I'm able to do this with ease. It is almost impossible to do this with a standard extension pruner. The lightness of the tool combined with the adjustable head also makes it ideal for trimming limbs near horizontal.

This extendable tree pruner is really well‑built and handy for trimming high branches without needing a ladder. The lightweight design and rope‑free mechanism make it easy to handle, and the extendable pole up to about 12 feet gives plenty of reach for most backyard jobs. The rotating cutting head and sharp blades work efficiently, and overall it does exactly what it’s supposed to for garden maintenance. I took off a star only because it took a bit of practice to get used to the grip and angle, but for the price and performance it’s a great tool.

Having used the Fiskars extensively at the beginning of the summer, I am quite impressed with its ease of use and versatility. To me, some of the key features are light weight and the fact that you can operate the blade by pulling the knob at the end of the stick, thus increasing your reach to way beyond the 12 foot extended length. And even more importantly, the pole does not bend -- because of its rectangular shape, it feels very sturdy and yet light weight. I love it. It's the best pole pruner I've ever had. In terms of durability, it's too early to tell -- we just got it this year; so time will tell. But if handled with care and don't attempt to prune branches that are too thick, my take is that it will be fine for years to come.

Hasta el momento a funcionado bien para uso residencial, no sé si sea duradero para uso profesional pero sí tiene buena capacidad de corte, solo que en árboles que tienen mucha savia se adiere a la cuchilla de corte y se atasca, en casos así hay que limpiarlo constantemente, por lo demás todo bien.

great to have if you want to avoid ladders

I was really surprised at how effective this tool was for me. The clippers are sharp and cut easily. I also found the balance to be decent so it wasn't to difficult to wield even in the fully extended position. The only thing I dont really like it the nylon ribbon along the pole between the ball on the end and the slider. I found that it sometimes when you pull the slider to cut the branch the ribbon, which becomes slack doesnt always tighten fully when you release the slider to open the clippers. Also in that short time that the ribbon is loose it inevitably becomes wrapped around the pole or catches on something. A small inconvenience for me but worth noting. Overall a great tool that allows me to keep my feet on the ground while maintaining my trees and hedges. Have not tried the saw blade yet but it feels quite light so it shouldn't make it any more awkward to wield. Also seems simple enough to install.

Fonctionne super bien, le seul bémol c'est qu'il n'y a pas d'instruction en français.